glow
/glˈoʊ/
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Definitions
Noun
an alert and refreshed state
Noun
light from nonthermal sources
Noun
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
Noun
a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
Noun
a steady even light without flames
Noun
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Noun
an appearance of reflected light
Verb
emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
Verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
Verb
shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
Verb
be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people''s hearts glow"
Verb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
Synonyms
beam
burn
freshness
gleam
gleaming
glowing
incandescence
lambency
luminescence
radiance
radiate
shine