Pronunciation: /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
verb to look quickly at something
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
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.
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.
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