Glow: meaning, definitions and examples

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glow

[ ɡloʊ ]

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light

A soft light emitted by a source of heat or light.

Synonyms

luminosity, radiance, shine

Examples of usage

The campfire cast a warm glow over the group of friends.
The glow of the sunrise painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.

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emotional response

To shine brightly and steadily, especially without a flame.

Synonyms

beam, radiate, shine

Examples of usage

Her eyes began to glow with excitement as she talked about her upcoming trip.
The candle glowed softly in the dark room.

Translations

Translations of the word "glow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 cahaya

🇺🇦 світіння

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 輝き (かがやき)

🇫🇷 lueur

🇪🇸 resplandor

🇹🇷 ışık

🇰🇷 빛

🇸🇦 توهج

🇨🇿 záře

🇸🇰 žiarivý

🇨🇳 光辉 (guānghuī)

🇸🇮 sijaj

🇮🇸 gló

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parıltı

🇲🇽 resplandor

Word origin

The word 'glow' originated from Middle English 'glowen', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used to describe the emission of light or heat since the 14th century. The figurative use of 'glow' to describe a warm feeling or emotion dates back to the 16th century.