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//ˈɡlɛəɹi// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a dazzling lustre; glaring; bright; shining.

    "November 29, 1659, S. Hartlir, letter to Robert Boyle Bright, crystal glass is glary."

  2. 2
    Resembling or characteristic of a glare, or angry look.

    "He gave me that glary look again, but he'd been overruled."

Adjective
  1. 1
    shining intensely wordnet

Synonyms

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blazingblindingblindingbrightbrilliantdazzling

Example

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"November 29, 1659, S. Hartlir, letter to Robert Boyle Bright, crystal glass is glary."

Etymology

From glare + -y.

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