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| glow [ glō ] |
noun (plural glows) |
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1. light from something hot: a light produced by something that has been heated to a high temperature but is not in flames
  the glow of the embers in the grate
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2. soft steady light: a soft steady light, especially one without heat or flames
the glow of the neon lights
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3. soft reflected light: a soft warm reflected light
the golden glow of the tapestries on the far wall
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4. rosiness of complexion: a brightness or redness in somebody's complexion, e.g. because of exercise or good health
the healthy glow that exercise gives you
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5. redness of embarrassment: a redness of the face or complexion, especially one caused by embarrassment
face suffused with a glow of shame
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6. happy feeling: a sense of happiness or well-being
a warm glow of satisfaction
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intransitive verb (past and past participle glowed, present participle glow·ing, 3rd person present singular glows) |
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1. emit light and heat: to emit light as a result of being extremely hot
The embers of the fire still glowed in the grate.
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2. emit soft steady light: to emit a soft steady light without heat or flames
the neon signs glowing red and blue
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3. reflect light softly: to emit a soft warm reflected light
the walls glowing orange and gold in the afternoon sun
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4. shine with health: to show the bright eyes and smooth skin that are a sign of good health
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5. be flushed with embarrassment: to have blood rush to the face, especially because of embarrassment
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6. feel warm and contented: to feel a pleasant warm sensation owing to happiness, satisfaction, or love
The winners glowed with pride.
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| [ Old English glōwan< Germanic] |
