glow
1 of 2verb
ˈglō 
glowed; glowing; glows
intransitive verb
1
a
: to shine with or as if with an intense heat
embers glowing in the darkness
b(1)
: to have a rich warm typically ruddy color
cheeks glowing with health
(2)
: flush, blush
the children glowed with excitement
2
a
: to experience a sensation of or as if of heat
glowing with rage
b
: to show exuberance or elation
glow with pride
glow
2 of 2noun
1
: brightness or warmth of color
especially : redness
2
a
: warmth of feeling or emotion
b
: a sensation of warmth
the drug produces a sustained glow
3
a
: the state of glowing with heat and light
b
: light such as is emitted by a solid body heated to luminosity : incandescence
Synonyms
Verb
- blaze
- burn
- combust
- flame
Noun
- blaze
- flare
- fluorescence
- glare
- gleam
- illumination
- incandescence
- light
- luminescence
- radiance
- shine
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Example Sentences
Verb The coals glowed in the fireplace. The fireplace glowed with the dying coals. This toy glows in the dark. Noun We could see the glow of the lamp in the window. The town's lights cast a glow on the horizon. the rosy glow of health He felt a glow as he remembered the day they first met. Their problems were all forgotten in the glow of victory. She felt the glow from the fireplace. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 Astronomers believed that the reddish glow the planet has become so well known for is caused by something in its atmosphere. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 12 Sep. 2022 Turn on your Halloween lights so the zombies glow during the night. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 While there will be no bell in the belfry, residents can climb the steep stairs to look out over the town, and there will be LED lighting that can glow in different colors. Peter Demarco, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Introduced in 1947, according to career site Zippia, Inc., the white adhesive has since been re-imagined into glitter glue, glow-in-the-dark glue and other products. Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Sandwiched on its front and back sides in black metal panels, the structure’s bottom and inner sides are covered in white, Plexiglass panels covering interior lights that create a smooth, even glow at night. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Once applied the mask has a bit of a sheen and makes your lips glow almost like a light gloss. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 This combination of attributes means the CNOs can glow bright blue, per Cosmos. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Shred a black linen tablecloth for extra eerie flair, then add candlesticks and votives for a haunting glow. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Line the area with outdoor string lights for a warm glow after the sun goes down. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Mix it into your body moisturizer, lotion, or oil of choice for an all-over glow. ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 No matter what price point, all of these innovative, effective, and gentle products will contribute to a skin-care routine that'll plump and brighten your complexion for an undeniable glow. Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2022 Another of our favorite retinol creams, this ultra-rich version uses hyaluronic acid and fatty acids to minimize irritation, and includes the brightening power of vitamin C for the ultimate glow up. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The calming effects of this mask make this a great, spa-like pamper session to revitalize and clear your skin for a natural glow. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 In a Vogue Club livestream premiering on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. EST, Celia will cover everything from the best body creams for a subtle glow to the sweat-proof way to style your hair—and the best mattifying products to set your look. Vogue, 8 June 2022 See More
Verb
Choose either the Gold or Bronze Luminizer, to glisten and glow with a healthy-looking shimmer that highlights the beautiful spectrum of tones in your skin— leaving you feeling flawless from morning to night. Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 Astronomers believed that the reddish glow the planet has become so well known for is caused by something in its atmosphere. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 12 Sep. 2022 Turn on your Halloween lights so the zombies glow during the night. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 While there will be no bell in the belfry, residents can climb the steep stairs to look out over the town, and there will be LED lighting that can glow in different colors. Peter Demarco, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Introduced in 1947, according to career site Zippia, Inc., the white adhesive has since been re-imagined into glitter glue, glow-in-the-dark glue and other products. Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Sandwiched on its front and back sides in black metal panels, the structure’s bottom and inner sides are covered in white, Plexiglass panels covering interior lights that create a smooth, even glow at night. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Once applied the mask has a bit of a sheen and makes your lips glow almost like a light gloss. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 This combination of attributes means the CNOs can glow bright blue, per Cosmos. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 Noun
Her cheeks were brightened with the Supernatural Stick Highlighter and set with the Loose Superpowder Brightening Powder for a lustrous glow. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Shred a black linen tablecloth for extra eerie flair, then add candlesticks and votives for a haunting glow. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Line the area with outdoor string lights for a warm glow after the sun goes down. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Mix it into your body moisturizer, lotion, or oil of choice for an all-over glow. ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 No matter what price point, all of these innovative, effective, and gentle products will contribute to a skin-care routine that'll plump and brighten your complexion for an undeniable glow. Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2022 Another of our favorite retinol creams, this ultra-rich version uses hyaluronic acid and fatty acids to minimize irritation, and includes the brightening power of vitamin C for the ultimate glow up. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The calming effects of this mask make this a great, spa-like pamper session to revitalize and clear your skin for a natural glow. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 In a Vogue Club livestream premiering on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. EST, Celia will cover everything from the best body creams for a subtle glow to the sweat-proof way to style your hair—and the best mattifying products to set your look. Vogue, 8 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English glōwan; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing glow
Kids Definition
glow 1 of 2
verb
ˈglō
glowed; glowing
1
: to shine with or as if with great heat
Coals glowed in the fireplace.
2
: to shine with steady light
Candles glowed in the dark.
3
: to have a warm reddish color (as from exercise)
4
: to look happy, excited, or healthy
His eyes glowed with pride.
glow
2 of 2noun
1
: light such as comes from something that is very hot but not flaming
2
: brightness or warmth of color
There was a rosy glow in the sky.
3
: a feeling of physical warmth (as from exercise)
4
: a warm and pleasant feeling
She felt a glow of happiness.
glow 1 of 2
noun
as in light
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- light
- glare
- gleam
- illumination
- glint
- luminescence
- radiance
- sunlight
- incandescence
- beam
- glimmer
- shine
- twinkle
- blaze
- moonlight
- fluorescence
- shimmer
- sparkle
- flare
- flash
- ray
- reflection
- sunshine
- glitter
- halo
- daylight
- aurora
- afterglow
- sheen
- glisten
- scintillation
- sunbeam
- aureole
- streak
- luster
- aureola
- lustre
- gloss
- polish
- stream
- shaft
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dark
- darkness
- dusk
- shadow
- night
- gloom
- blackness
- dimness
- duskiness
glow
2 of 2verb
1
as in to flame
to be on fire especially brightly the coals glowed red-hot Synonyms & Similar Words
- flame
- burn
- blaze
- flicker
- gleam
- fire
- shine
- smolder
- combust
- ignite
- glint
- sparkle
- shimmer
- flash
- kindle
- melt
- beam
- glimmer
- brighten
- spark
- glare
- glisten
- twinkle
- char
- go up in flames
- glitter
- cook
- scorch
- radiate
- enkindle
- bake
- roast
- deflagrate
- swelter
- broil
- sputter
- gutter
- waver
- catch
- smoulder
- flare (up)
- scintillate
- light (up)
- beat (down)
2
as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride Synonyms & Similar Words
- blush
- flush
- crimson
- bloom
- redden
- color
- turn color
- rouge
- ruddle
- incarnadine
- faze
- chagrin
- mortify
- humiliate
- disconcert
- discomfit
- abash
- embarrass