glow

noun singular

UK /ɡləʊ/

1
a soft light
the glow from the street lights
a dim/faint/soft glow:
He clicked on the lamp and the room was filled with a soft glow.
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
1. 1a
  the red or orange light coming from something that produces heat
  the glow of the bonfire
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of light
  candlelight
  daylight
  gaslight
2. 1b
  the light from something such as a television or computer screen
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of light
  candlelight
  daylight
  gaslight
2
the pink or red colour that your skin has when you are healthy, hot, embarrassed, or emotional
Her cheeks had a rosy healthy glow.
Synonyms and related words
Changes in colour that show how you are feeling
the blood drains from someone’s face
the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
blush
Synonyms and related words
General words for health
health
condition
fitness
3
a strong pleasant feeling
She felt a warm glow deep inside.
glow of:
Anne felt a glow of pride at Sarah’s words.
a glow of contentment/pleasure/satisfaction
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm

glow

noun singular

US /ɡloʊ/

1
a soft light
the glow from the street lights
a dim/faint/soft glow:
He clicked on the lamp and the room was filled with a soft glow.
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
1. 1a
  the red or orange light coming from something that produces heat
  the glow of the campfire
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of light
  candlelight
  daylight
  gaslight
2. 1b
  the light from something such as a television or computer screen
  Synonyms and related words
  Specific types of light
  candlelight
  daylight
  gaslight
2
the pink or red color that your skin has when you are healthy, hot, embarrassed, or emotional
Her cheeks had a rosy healthy glow.
Synonyms and related words
Changes in color that show how you are feeling
the blood drains from someone’s face
the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
blush
Synonyms and related words
General words for health
health
condition
fitness
3
a strong pleasant feeling
She felt a warm glow deep inside.
glow of:
Anne felt a glow of pride at Sarah’s words.
a glow of contentment/pleasure/satisfaction
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of pleasure and excitement
pleasure
excitement
enthusiasm

glow

verb intransitive

UK /ɡləʊ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	glow
he/she/it	glows
present participle	glowing
past tense	glowed
past participle	glowed

1
to shine with a soft light
His desk light glowed in the darkness of the big room.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
1. 1a
  if something very hot glows, it looks red or orange and burns without producing flames
  The tip of a cigarette glowed in the dark doorway.
  Synonyms and related words
  To burn, or to start a fire
  burn
  light
  blaze
2. 1b
  if a place or object glows with colour, it has a lot of bright colours
  The interiors of the churches glow with rich colour.
  Synonyms and related words
  To shine, glow or give off light
  shine
  glow
  flash
2
to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face
When he talks about them, he positively glows.
glow with:
She glowed with happiness.
the faces of parents glowing with pride
Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions
show
display
manifest
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become happy or happier
rejoice in
brighten
treasure
1. 2a
  if your eyes glow with an emotion, they show that emotion very clearly
  His eyes glowed with an extraordinary fervour.
  Synonyms and related words
  To show or express emotions
  show
  display
  manifest
3
if your face or body is glowing, it looks pink or red, for example because you are healthy or embarrassed
The girl’s skin glowed and her eyes were bright.
glow with:
young men glowing with health
Synonyms and related words
Changes in colour that show how you are feeling
the blood drains from someone’s face
the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
blush
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to feel healthy
flourish
feel up to
be doing well

glow

verb intransitive

US /ɡloʊ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	glow
he/she/it	glows
present participle	glowing
past tense	glowed
past participle	glowed

1
to shine with a soft light
His desk light glowed in the darkness of the big room.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
1. 1a
  if something very hot glows, it looks red or orange and burns without producing flames
  The tip of a cigarette glowed in the dark doorway.
  Synonyms and related words
  To burn, or to start a fire
  burn
  light
  blaze
2. 1b
  if a place or object glows with color, it has a lot of bright colors
  The interiors of the churches glow with rich color.
  Synonyms and related words
  To shine, glow or give off light
  shine
  glow
  flash
2
to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face
When he talks about them, he positively glows.
glow with:
She glowed with happiness.
the faces of parents glowing with pride
Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions
show
display
manifest
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become happy or happier
rejoice in
brighten
treasure
1. 2a
  if your eyes glow with an emotion, they show that emotion very clearly
  His eyes glowed with an extraordinary fervor.
  Synonyms and related words
  To show or express emotions
  show
  display
  manifest
3
if your face or body is glowing, it looks pink or red, for example because you are healthy or embarrassed
The girl’s skin glowed and her eyes were bright.
glow with:
young men glowing with health
Synonyms and related words
Changes in color that show how you are feeling
the blood drains from someone’s face
the blood rushes to your face/cheeks
blush
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to feel healthy
feel up to
be doing well
be/feel/seem herself

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