afterglow
noun
af·ter·glow ˈaf-tər-ˌglō 
1
: a glow remaining where a light has disappeared
2
: a pleasant effect or feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved
basking in the afterglow of success
Example Sentences
the afterglow of the sunset
Recent Examples on the Web Her vocal tone’s as pure as an icicle and warm as afterglow. 
Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 18 July 2022 The Stanley Cup afterglow shone for a third day as Detroit staged a spectacular victory parade down Woodward Avenue for its Red Wings. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2022 That led to some awkward interactions in the afterglow of the Warriors’ championship. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022 In the afterglow of his team’s Western Conference finals victory, Warriors forward Draymond Green declared as such. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 The first effort, the Women’s United Soccer Association, was launched in the afterglow of the 1999 Women’s World Cup final at the Rose Bowl, in which the U.S. women beat China. Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 26 May 2022 In the afterglow of his 2012 triple crown season, the Tigers rewarded Cabrera with an eight-year, $240 million contract that would not begin until 2016. New York Times, 23 Apr. 2022 In the afterglow of the Ryder Cup, DJ had been in a bit of a dry spell. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 The last time cases were consistently this low was last summer, when California was still basking in the afterglow of its full economic reopening. Luke Money, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2022 See More
Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 18 July 2022 The Stanley Cup afterglow shone for a third day as Detroit staged a spectacular victory parade down Woodward Avenue for its Red Wings. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2022 That led to some awkward interactions in the afterglow of the Warriors’ championship. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022 In the afterglow of his team’s Western Conference finals victory, Warriors forward Draymond Green declared as such. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 The first effort, the Women’s United Soccer Association, was launched in the afterglow of the 1999 Women’s World Cup final at the Rose Bowl, in which the U.S. women beat China. Rachel Bachman, WSJ, 26 May 2022 In the afterglow of his 2012 triple crown season, the Tigers rewarded Cabrera with an eight-year, $240 million contract that would not begin until 2016. New York Times, 23 Apr. 2022 In the afterglow of the Ryder Cup, DJ had been in a bit of a dry spell. Mike Dojc, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 The last time cases were consistently this low was last summer, when California was still basking in the afterglow of its full economic reopening. Luke Money, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
after- + glow entry 2
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
afterglow
noun
af·ter·glow
ˈaf-tər-ˌglō
1
: a glow remaining (as in the sky after sunset) where a light has disappeared
2
: a pleasant feeling that remains after some good experience
the afterglow of victory
afterglow
noun
1
as in denouement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- denouement
- aftershock
- fallout
- dénouement
- afterclap
- side effect
- repercussion
- aftermath
- echo
- implication
- outcome
- blowback
- side reaction
- ripple
- effect
- by-product
- aftereffect
- result
- upshot
- offshoot
- spin-off
- ramification
- resultant
- development
- backwash
- sequel
- outgrowth
- product
- precipitate
- sequence
- corollary
- fate
- consequence
- conclusion
- fruit
- child
- issue
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cause
- occasion
- reason
- consideration
- factor
- stimulus
- antecedent
- basis
- base
- ground
- foundation
- source
- spring
- mother
- causation
- inspiration
- incentive
- origin
- groundwork
- determinant
- impetus
- root
- instigation
2
as in aurora
Synonyms & Similar Words
- aurora
- aureole
- beam
- halo
- moonlight
- sunbeam
- ray
- sunshine
- sunlight
- aureola
- streak
- stream
- daylight
- glow
- sheen
- shaft
- luster
- luminescence
- reflection
- lustre
- gloss
- radiance
- incandescence
- fluorescence
- glisten
- scintillation
- polish
- shimmer
- glint
- sparkle
- light
- illumination
- glimmer
- twinkle
- gleam
- glare
- blaze
- glitter
- flash
- flare
- shine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- night
- dusk
- darkness
- blackness
- dark
- gloom
- duskiness
- shadow
- dimness
3
as in gratification
Synonyms & Similar Words
- gratification
- contentment
- jubilation
- enjoyment
- euphoria
- satisfaction
- exuberance
- joyfulness
- happiness
- bliss
- elation
- joy
- contentedness
- glee
- pleasure
- relish
- delectation
- cheerfulness
- ecstasy
- exultation
- rapture
- gladness
- gayety
- content
- exhilaration
- intoxication
- delight
- gleefulness
- jollity
- gaiety
- pleasance
- felicity
- restfulness
- elatedness
- cheer
- amusement
- ease
- heaven
- entertainment
- diversion
- comfort
- joie de vivre
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sadness
- discontent
- dissatisfaction
- misery
- unhappiness
- sorrow
- unhappiness
- depression
- displeasure
- melancholy
- gloom
- anguish
- dejection
- wretchedness
- discontentedness
- anger
- irritation
- desolation
- joylessness
- woe
- discontentment
- fury
- despondency
- distress
- exasperation
- rage
- agitation
- discomfort
- disturbance
- vexation
- annoyance
- aggravation
- dispiritedness
- restlessness
- uneasiness
- upset
- pique