glow (n.)

  1. an alert and refreshed state

    [ Syn: freshness ]

  2. light from nonthermal sources

    [ Syn: luminescence ]

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

    [ Syn: 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 surface

    [ Syn: radiance , glowing ]

  7. an appearance of reflected light

    [ Syn: gleam , gleaming , lambency ]

    glow (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: beam , radiate , shine ]

  3. shine intensely, as if with heat; The coals were glowing in the dark; The candles were burning

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: beam , radiate , shine ]

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