afterglow
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6.0
- noun
- /ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/
:
satisfacción
- Even days later, the afterglow of their wedding celebration made her smile every time she thought about it.
- bask in the afterglow
- afterglow of lovemaking
- relish the afterglow
And I would experience this, this afterglow effect for three to six months.
- And I would experience this, this afterglow effect for three to six months.
- They're like, oh, that's the feeling you get after DMT in ayahuasca afterglow.
Examples
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Everyone luxuriates in the afterglow.
Fiction book (1995) -
While Democrats are smiling, admiring their many successes, and basking in the afterglow of a job well done, the GOP is in disarray.
Blog text (24) -
And I would experience this, this afterglow effect for three to six months.
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Were you able to sit in the afterglow or celebrate?
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But this time Unique enjoyed the afterglow a little less than usual.
Fiction book (2001) -
They're close for this moment: the afterglow of the dinner.
Fiction book (1995) -
In the afterglow of our triumph, I met some of my neighbors, including Walt.
Fiction book (1991) -
The pictures were so intense that Clara woke happy in their afterglow, aware of the dream's metaphor.
Fiction book (1993) -
While Mitt Romney still enjoys the afterglow of the debate, the lies and half-truths he told are being dissected.
Blog text (2) -
After her successful presentation, she basked in the afterglow of her achievement, feeling proud and accomplished.
Synonyms
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1.0
A feeling of enjoyment or happiness from something
793
1.0
A strong feeling of great happiness
192
2.2
A pleasant feeling when you achieve something or your needs are met
184
1.2
A thing or feeling that gives great pleasure
73
1.0
The feeling of pleasure you get from something
51
1.5
A warm feeling of pride or pleasure
50
4.3
A feeling of pleasure when a wish or need is met
9
1.0
A feeling of being happy and pleased
Antonyms
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1.7
A feeling of sadness or being let down when something you wanted does not happen
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Afterglow comes from after and glow, like the light that remains 'after' the sun goes down. That's why afterglow is also used for the warm, pleasant feeling that remains with you after a happy event.