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glow

glow

119 1.0
A steady soft light coming from an object or surface
  • noun
  • /ɡloʊ/
translation icon : resplandor
  • The candles emitted a warm glow that illuminated the dining table.
  • soft glow
  • faint glow
  • bright glow

It also gives a little glow under your makeup.

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Examples

  • The shadows grew long, as the sun kissed the western horizon, casting a ghostly glow over our fearless protagonist.

  • An oil lamp burned on the bedside table, and in its glow, the stranger slept.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Look at that pretty glow, not too much, but just right.

  • Yeah, it's adding a nice little glow under my eyes there.

  • Also this, which is an all over glow, which looks incredible.

  • Just gives a nice little glow and warmth.

  • The setting sun casts an incredible glow over the city and the coast.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The kitchen window casts a glow on the ground like a shadow.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Turning toward the house, she peered at the warm glow of lamplight coming from the windows.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • After the day's exertion and the lack of sustenance, the yellow glow seemed holy, seductive, irresistible.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

candlelight
vsglow
61 2.0

Soft light from a burning candle that makes a room feel warm

is often flameless and comes from objects or surfaces rather than a wick
firelight
vsglow
14 2.6

Soft light from a fire in a room or fireplace

is a steady soft emission not tied to burning flames
luster
vsglow
  • US
7 4.3

A shiny, gently glowing look on a surface like metal or porcelain

is an actual soft light coming from an object or surface
dim glow
vsglow
1 2.6

A soft, low light that is not very bright

is a gentle steady light not necessarily very faint
mellow glow
vsglow
3.7

Soft warm light like candlelight that makes a place feel calm

is steadier and lacks the specific warm, atmospheric quality
lambency
vsglow
  • Literature
9.9

A soft, gentle light that seems to glow and move slightly

is steadier and does not imply a flickering effect
rutilant glow
vsglow
  • Literature
9.9

A warm red or gold light that shines softly

is a plain steady soft light without specific color or poetic tone

Antonyms

534 1.0

A time or place with almost no light

Compounds

1 2.6

A soft, low light that is not very bright

1 6.0

A tall garden plant with many large yellow flowers

sky glow
  • Specialized
1 6.9

Bright light in the night sky above towns from man-made lights that hides stars

electric glow
  • Specialized
6.2

A faint light that appears when electricity passes through air, like on antennas or wires

Soft warm light like candlelight that makes a place feel calm

glow lamp
  • Archaic
6.0

A small electric light that glows when electricity passes through a gas, often used to show a device is on

glow tube
  • Specialized
7.9

A glass or metal tube filled with gas that makes light when electricity passes through it

rutilant glow
  • Literature
9.9

A warm red or gold light that shines softly

preggo glow
  • Slang
9.1

A healthy, bright look on a pregnant woman's face

How Bright

dazzle
11 5.6
radiance
11 4.2
glow
119 1.0
gleam
34 2.9
glimmer
10 3.7

Surface Forms

glow singular
glows plural

Etymology

Glow comes from the old English word glowan, which meant 'to shine' or 'be warm'. So a glow is a steady, soft light that comes from an object or surface.