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GLANCING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Glancing.

How to pronounce glancing:

US

Glancing - as a noun

A quick look

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coup d'oeilglimpse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
looklookinglooking at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glancing - as a verb

Throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Example: "She only glanced at the paper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glintpeek
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
look
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hit at an angle

Glancing - as an adjective

Making superficial, obtuse contact with something.

Example: "His fist caught a glancing blow to my jaw."

Example Sentences

"She gave me a glancing blow as she walked past."
"He took a glancing look at the newspaper headlines."
"The glancing sunlight reflected off the water's surface."
"She caught a glancing glimpse of him in the crowd."
"I saw a glancing smile on her face as she read the message."
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Word Game Points

Is GLANCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glancing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLANCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GLANCING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glancing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLANCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is GLANCING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glancing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLANCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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