aglare

adjective

ə-ˈgler 

1

: having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger : glaring

—not used before a noun

his eyes aglare with fury

2

: shining with or reflecting an uncomfortably bright light

—not used before a noun

Many parts of the Mekong were once a star-gazer's dream; now nights on the river are increasingly aglare with electricity.

—Thomas Fuller

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + glare entry 1

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aglare

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare