Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or quality of being glaring.

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  • noun The quality of being glaring.

Etymologies

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glaring +‎ -ness

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Examples

  • There was enough of difference to catch the eye and not enough of glaringness to offend it.

    The Story of Ab A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man Stanley Waterloo 1879

  • Dacier once established became striking to glaringness -- a proof of her ability, and more of her audacity; still more of her intention to flatter him up to his perdition.

    Diana of the Crossways — Volume 3 George Meredith 1868

  • Dacier once established became striking to glaringness -- a proof of her ability, and more of her audacity; still more of her intention to flatter him up to his perdition.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • Dacier once established became striking to glaringness -- a proof of her ability, and more of her audacity; still more of her intention to flatter him up to his perdition.

    Diana of the Crossways — Complete George Meredith 1868

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