glow
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1.5
- noun
- /ɡloʊ/
- You will adorn our house, Rosebud; you will give a glow and a shine to these old walls.
Examples
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There is a small explosion followed by the warm glow of their bodies.
Fiction book (1990) -
And then there was such a glow on her face after she finished.
Fiction book (1993) -
You give me a glow, you give me a lift.
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The sadness in your heart is transformed into a warm glow.
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The day had a special glow; every drop of dew in the garden was a precious gem.
Fiction book (1995) -
Watching him, Larkin couldn't help but feel a deep glow of satisfaction at what she had done.
Fiction book (1994) -
The warmth of the friendship gave her a lovely glow of satisfaction.
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After completing the project, he felt a sense of glow from the accomplishment.
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Her smile was bright, reflecting the inner glow of happiness she felt.
Synonyms
11
4.2
A bright glow in someone's face that shows health or happiness
3
6.0
A warm feeling that stays after a happy experience
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.9
Bright light in the night sky above towns from man-made lights that hides stars
- Specialized
A faint light that appears when electricity passes through air, like on antennas or wires
- Archaic
A small electric light that glows when electricity passes through a gas, often used to show a device is on
- Specialized
A glass or metal tube filled with gas that makes light when electricity passes through it
How Warm
Surface Forms
Etymology
Glow comes from the old English word glowan, which meant 'to shine' or 'be warm'. That idea of warm light became a way to talk about feeling warm inside, so a glow can be a strong, warm pleasure or pride.