Definition

The quality of being very bright or harsh, often causing discomfort to the eyes.

Example

The glaringness of the sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.

Conversation

Did you notice the glaringness of that sign at the store?

Yeah, it was hard to miss!

I wonder if they really thought it was a good design choice.

Maybe they did, but the glaringness kind of hurts the eyes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glaringness → It is formed from "glaring" (from the Old English *glerian*, meaning to shine brightly or to stare) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "glaringness" refers to the quality of shining brightly or being very obvious and conspicuous.

Memory Tip

Think of something that shines very brightly ('glaring') and the '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'glaringness' describes the quality of being very bright or obvious.

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