glowed; glowing; glows
1
2
a
: to experience a sensation of or as if of heat
glowing with rage
b
: to show exuberance or elation
glow with pride
1
: brightness or warmth of color
especially
: redness
2
a
: warmth of feeling or emotion
b
: a sensation of warmth
the drug produces a sustained glow
3
a
: the state of glowing with heat and light
b
: light such as is emitted by a solid body heated to luminosity : incandescence
Examples of glow in a Sentence
Verb
The coals glowed in the fireplace.
The fireplace glowed with the dying coals.
This toy glows in the dark.
Noun
We could see the glow of the lamp in the window.
The town's lights cast a glow on the horizon.
the rosy glow of health
He felt a glow as he remembered the day they first met.
Their problems were all forgotten in the glow of victory.
She felt the glow from the fireplace.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The glowing pink nebula and snakelike dark clouds are the remnant of the birth site of the stars in the cluster.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
With its lightweight texture, glowing finish, and ability to safeguard against sun damage and hyperpigmentation, this has all the makings of a universally appealing sunscreen—and has quickly become a staple in my skin-care rotation.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The glowing pink nebula and snakelike dark clouds are the remnant of the birth site of the stars in the cluster.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
Yes Pros: Feels extremely lightweight on the skin; not scented; delivers a nice glow
Cons: Not hydrating enough to replenish dehydrated skin
One look at the Olive Young (a.k.a.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glow. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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glow
1 of 2 verb1
: to shine with or as if with great heat : give off light without flame
glowing coals
2
: to have a rich warm usually reddish color
3
: to be or look warm and flushed (as from excitement)
glow with pride
glow
2 of 2 noun1
: brightness or warmth of color
a rosy glow of health
2
a
: warmth of feeling
b
: a feeling of physical warmth
3
: light such as that given off by something that is very hot but not flaming
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