glow
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1.0
- noun
- /ɡloʊ/
- The candles emitted a warm glow that illuminated the dining table.
- soft glow
- faint glow
- bright glow
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- It's more of like a subtle glow, very subtle glow.
- Well, folks, it is finally time for glow bow fishing.
- This Iridium, whatever glow gold plated kind of thing.
- And then I compared it to Nas Sheer glow, Sheer Glow foundation.
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Examples
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The shadows grew long, as the sun kissed the western horizon, casting a ghostly glow over our fearless protagonist.
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An oil lamp burned on the bedside table, and in its glow, the stranger slept.
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Look at that pretty glow, not too much, but just right.
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Yeah, it's adding a nice little glow under my eyes there.
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Also this, which is an all over glow, which looks incredible.
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Just gives a nice little glow and warmth.
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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
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2.0
Soft light from a burning candle that makes a room feel warm
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2.6
Soft light from a fire in a room or fireplace
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4.3
A shiny, gently glowing look on a surface like metal or porcelain
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2.6
A soft, low light that is not very bright
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3.7
Soft warm light like candlelight that makes a place feel calm
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9.9
A soft, gentle light that seems to glow and move slightly
A warm red or gold light that shines softly
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
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6.0
A small electric light that glows when electricity passes through a gas, often used to show a device is on
- Specialized
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6.9
Bright light in the night sky above towns from man-made lights that hides stars
- Specialized
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7.9
A glass or metal tube filled with gas that makes light when electricity passes through it
- Specialized
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6.2
A faint light that appears when electricity passes through air, like on antennas or wires
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Surface Forms
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.