Main Entry: ¹glow

Pronunciation: \ˈglō\

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English glōwan; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

Date: before 12th century

1 a : to shine with or as if with an intense heat <embers glowing in the darkness> b (1) : to have a rich warm typically ruddy color <cheeks glowing with health> (2) : flush, blush <the children glowed with excitement>
2 a : to experience a sensation of or as if of heat <glowing with rage> b : to show exuberance or elation <glow with pride>

— glow·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb