Pronunciation: /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/

Definitions of glancing

verb to look quickly at something

Example Sentences

A1 She was glancing out the window while waiting for the bus.

A2 The cat kept glancing at the bird perched on the windowsill.

B1 He quickly glanced over the report before the meeting.

B2 The detective was glancing around the room for any clues.

C1 She was glancing at her watch impatiently, waiting for the speaker to finish.

C2 The artist was glancing at the canvas, trying to decide on the next brushstroke.

adjective referring to a quick or brief look or glance

Example Sentences

A1 She took a glancing look at the clock to see how much time had passed.

A2 The glancing sun rays through the window made the room feel warm and cozy.

B1 He gave her a glancing smile before turning away.

B2 The glancing blow from the opponent left him slightly dazed.

C1 The detective's glancing observation of the suspect's behavior raised suspicions.

C2 Her glancing knowledge of French allowed her to understand basic conversations.

Examples of glancing in a Sentence

formal She caught him glancing at his watch during the meeting.

informal I saw you glancing at your phone while we were talking.

slang Stop glancing around and focus on the task at hand.

figurative The sun was glancing off the water, creating a beautiful shimmering effect.

Grammatical Forms of glancing

past tense

glanced

plural

glances

comparative

more glancing

superlative

most glancing

present tense

glance

future tense

will glance

perfect tense

have glanced

continuous tense

is glancing

singular

glancing

positive degree

glancing

infinitive

to glance

gerund

glancing

participle

glanced

Origin and Evolution of glancing

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'glancing' originates from the Old French word 'glancer' which means to strike obliquely or to gleam.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glancing' has evolved to also mean to look quickly or briefly in a particular direction, in addition to its original meaning of striking obliquely.