Glow meaning

What does “glow” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“glow” is a noun and verb with 12 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an alert and refreshed state.

glow

noun

  1. an alert and refreshed state

    Synonymsfreshness
  2. light from nonthermal sources

    Synonymsluminescence
  3. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised

  4. a feeling of considerable warmth

    “the glow of new love”

    “a glow of regret”

  5. a steady even light without flames

  6. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

  7. an appearance of reflected light

verb

  1. emit a steady even light without flames

    “The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden”

  2. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    “Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

  3. shine intensely, as if with heat

    “The coals were glowing in the dark”

    “The candles were burning”

    Synonymsburn
  4. be exuberant or high-spirited

    “Make the people's hearts glow”

  5. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

    “She was beaming with joy”

    “Her face radiated with happiness”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University