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glancing Synonyms

Another word for glancing

Choosing another word for glancing depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Striking a surface at an oblique angle and bouncing or sliding off rather than hitting squarely.

Usage Example

"Fortunately, the falling branch only delivered a oblique blow to the roof of the car."

Strong
oblique
grazing
indirect
sideswiping
skimming

• adjective (Context 2)

Directed briefly, casually, or indirectly at a subject without close examination.

Usage Example

"The article makes only a passing reference to the company's early financial struggles."

Strongest
passing
Strong
fleeting
cursory
brief
casual
superficial

Opposites of glancing

The opposite of glancing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

direct
head-on
thorough
in-depth
exhaustive
square
detailed
See all opposites of glancing

• Nearby Words

glamour
glamourless
glance
glancing
glancingly
glandular
glare

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Glancing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/glancing
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