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glowed

 

[ ɡloʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Glowed is the past tense of the verb 'glow', which means to emit light or to shine brightly. It is often used to describe an object that gives off a steady light or a person displaying warmth or radiance.

Synonyms

radiated, shone, sparkled

Examples of usage

  • The stars glowed brightly in the night sky.
  • Her cheeks glowed with excitement.
  • The fireflies glowed in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "glowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhou

🇮🇳 चमकना

🇩🇪 glühte

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 світитися

🇵🇱 świecił

🇯🇵 輝いた

🇫🇷 brillé

🇪🇸 brilló

🇹🇷 parladı

🇰🇷 빛났다

🇸🇦 تألّق

🇨🇿 zářil

🇸🇰 zářil

🇨🇳 发光了

🇸🇮 sijalo

🇮🇸 geislaði

🇰🇿 жарқырады

🇬🇪 ბრწყინავდა

🇦🇿 parladı

🇲🇽 brilló

Etymology

The word 'glow' originates from the Old English word 'glowan', which meant to shine or to be radiant. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic *glowōną, meaning to shine or to gleam. Over time, the usage of 'glow' evolved in Middle English as 'glowen', continuing to retain the essence of emitting or reflecting light. The transformation into the past tense form 'glowed' adhered to standard English conjugation rules, providing a sense of continuity and development through the language's history. The association of glowing with warmth and brightness can be seen in various cultural references, making it a word laden with positive imagery.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,408, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.