glow

/ɡlˈoʊ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

an alert and refreshed state
light from nonthermal sources
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
a feeling of considerable warmth
“the glow of new love”
a steady even light without flames
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
an appearance of reflected light

verb

emit a steady even light without flames
“The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden”
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
shine intensely, as if with heat
“The coals were glowing in the dark”
be exuberant or high-spirited
“Make the people's hearts glow”
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”

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