26984 words

glows

11 definitions • 15 examples
1

Examples:

A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children's bedroom.
This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark.
2
to look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining:

Examples:

glow with The children's faces were glowing with excitement.
They came back from their week at the beach, glowing with health.
3
to be hot or red from exercising:

Examples:

When we got back from our walk in the snow, my whole body was glowing.
4
continuous light and/or heat that is produced by something:

Examples:

glow of The room was dark except for the glow of the fire.
5
the fact of your face feeling or appearing warm and healthy:

Examples:

Like all the staff at the health club she had the healthy glow of the young and fit.
6

Examples:

glow of They felt a glow of pride as they watched their daughter collect the award.
7
continuous light, esp. light from something that is heated:

Examples:

the glow of embers from a fire
8
a red or warm look:

Examples:

Her face has a natural, healthy glow.
9
A glow is also a positive feeling:

Examples:

The glow of romance seemed to have worn off.
10
to shine with a continuous light:

Examples:

A nightlight glowed dimly in the bedroom.
11
to have a red or warm look on the skin:

Examples:

His cheeks glowed after the workout.

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