glow
/ɡloʊ/noun, verb1 syllable
Glow means: an appearance of reflected light.
Synonyms for glow12
noun, as in an appearance of reflected light
noun, as in the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
noun, as in an alert and refreshed state
noun, as in light from nonthermal sources
noun, as in the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
verb, as in experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
verb, as in shine intensely, as if with heat
What does glow mean?12
noun
an appearance of reflected light
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
an alert and refreshed state
light from nonthermal sources
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
a feeling of considerable warmth“the glow of new love”
a steady even light without flames
verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion“She was beaming with joy”
shine intensely, as if with heat“The coals were glowing in the dark”
emit a steady even light without flames“The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden”
be exuberant or high-spirited“Make the people's hearts glow”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with glow?60
three syllables
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Glow in a sentence
- Jamin's porcelain complexion has a delicate glow, reflecting her impeccable skincare routine.Amastan
- The campfire crackled and popped, filling the air with its warm glow.Amastan
- Whenever he looks at his nephews, a nostalgic glow comes into his eyes.DJ_Saidez
- O, lady, the glow-worm figurates my valour.remline
- In the glow of the campfire, the shining eyes of wolves could be seen.sundown
- Her cheeks began to glow at his compliments.unknown
- The cat's eyes shimmered with an eerie black glow.Amastan
- The green lampshade casts a warm glow in the room.darinmex
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Forms of glow
as a noun
- plural
- glows
as a verb
- past tense
- glowed
- present participle
- glowing
- third-person singular
- glows
- past participle
- glowed