glow

verb

ˈglō 

glowed; glowing; glows

intransitive verb

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

Synonyms of glow

• flame
• burn
• blaze
• flicker

Examples of glow in a Sentence

The coals glowed in the fireplace.

The fireplace glowed with the dying coals.

This toy glows in the dark.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Here’s hoping that’s not the case, because Arjona looks more than capable of taking out these glowing-eyed freaks all by herself. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026

Many of the sculptures are illuminated from within at night, turning entire sections of Harbin into glowing ice cities visible from across the festival grounds. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026

Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances. —Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing glow

• glow discharge
• glow lamp
• glow plug
• glow up
• golden glow
• twilight glow

Rhymes for glow

• beau
• beaut
• beaux
• blow
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

glow

1 of 2 verb

ˈglō 

1

: 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 noun

1

: 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