Pronunciation: [ɡlˈe͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Glairing is a word that means "glaring" or "shining" in a bright, outwardly visible way. It is spelled with a "g" at the beginning, followed by "lair," which is pronounced with an "air" sound that rhymes with "hair." The word ends with "-ing," which also rhymes with "ring." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be spelled /ɡleərɪŋ/ to indicate the specific sounds of each letter and syllable.
Glairing is a verb that refers to the act of glaring intensely or glaringly. It is often used to describe the action of staring at someone or something in a fierce or stern manner, typically expressing disapproval, anger, or intense concentration. When someone is glairing, it is as if they are piercingly fixing their gaze on the target, making their intentions or emotions evident through their intense stare.
Glairing can also convey the idea of shining or radiating with brightness, as though glaring with great luminosity. This alternate meaning suggests a bright, beaming, or dazzling quality, particularly when referring to light or other sources of illumination. It can be used to describe how a bright light glimmers or reflects intensely, capturing one's attention or temporarily impairing vision due to its brilliance.
The term glairing can also have metaphorical implications. In a figurative sense, it can refer to someone's intense scrutiny or focus on a particular problem, issue, or concept. In this context, the person is dedicating a great deal of mental energy and concentration to understanding or resolving the matter at hand.
Overall, whether used literally or metaphorically, glairing denotes a powerful, penetrating, or brilliant visual gaze, creating a strong impression or impact on the observer, be it through disapproval, luminosity, or intense concentration.
The word "glairing" can be traced back to the Middle English term "glairen", which was derived from the Old French word "glairer". The Old French term ultimately stems from the Late Latin word "clāriāre", meaning "to make clear or bright". In English, "glairing" originally referred to the act of making clear or shiny, typically by applying a glossy substance such as glair (egg white). Over time, the term extended its meaning to describe a glaring or gazing stare as well.
