glow

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: freshnessluminescenceincandescenceradianceglowinggleamgleaminglambencybeamradiateshineburn

WordNet 3.0

Noun (7)

  1. an alert and refreshed stateSynonyms: freshness
  2. light from nonthermal sourcesSynonyms: luminescence
  3. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raisedSynonyms: incandescence
  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 surfaceSynonyms: radianceglowing
  7. an appearance of reflected lightSynonyms: gleamgleaminglambency

Verb (5)

  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”Synonyms: beamradiateshine
  3. shine intensely, as if with heat“The coals were glowing in the dark”“The candles were burning”Synonyms: burn
  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”Synonyms: beamradiateshine
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Glow \Glow\ (gl[=o]), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Glowed (gl[=o]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Glowing.] [AS. gl[=o]wan; akin to D. gloeijen, OHG. gluoen, G. gl["u]hen, Icel. gl[=o]a, Dan. gloende glowing. [root]94. Cf. Gloom.] [1913 Webster]

1.To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent. [1913 Webster]

Glows in the stars, and blossoms in the trees.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

2.To exhibit a strong, bright color; to be brilliant, as if with heat; to be bright or red with heat or animation, with blushes, etc. [1913 Webster]

Clad in a gown that glows with Tyrian rays.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
And glow with shame of your proceedings.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.To feel hot; to have a burning sensation, as of the skin, from friction, exercise, etc.; to burn. [1913 Webster]

Did not his temples glow In the same sultry winds and acrching heats?— Addison.[1913 Webster]
The cord slides swiftly through his glowing hands.— Gay.[1913 Webster]

4.To feel the heat of passion; to be animated, as by intense love, zeal, anger, etc.; to rage, as passior; as, the heart glows with love, zeal, or patriotism. [1913 Webster]

With pride it mounts, and with revenge it glows.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
Burns with one love, with one resentment glows.— Pope.[1913 Webster]
Glow \Glow\, v. t. To make hot; to flush. [Poetic] [1913 Webster]

Fans, whose wind did seem To glow the delicate cheeks which they did cool. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Glow \Glow\, n.

1.White or red heat; incandscence. [1913 Webster]

2.Brightness or warmth of color; redness; a rosy flush; as, the glow of health in the cheeks. [1913 Webster]

3.Intense excitement or earnestness; vehemence or heat of passion; ardor. [1913 Webster]

The red glow of scorn.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

4.Heat of body; a sensation of warmth, as that produced by exercise, etc. [1913 Webster]

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