glows; glowed; glowing
1
a
: to shine with low light and heat but usually without flame
The coals glowed in the fireplace.
The fireplace glowed with the dying coals.
b
: to shine with a steady light
The lamp glowed (brightly/softly) in the window.
This toy glows in the dark.
2
a
: to have a warm, reddish color from exercise, emotion, etc.
—often + with
Her face was glowing with embarrassment.
b
: to look happy, excited, or healthy
—usually + with
Her parents glowed with pride [=they looked very happy and proud] as she was given her diploma.
The children were glowing with pleasure/excitement.
1
: a soft and steady light
We could see the glow of the lamp in the window.
The town's lights cast a glow on the horizon.
2
: a pink color in your face from exercising, being excited, etc.
the rosy glow of health
3
a
: a pleasant feeling
He felt a glow as he remembered the day they first met.
Their problems were all forgotten in the glow of victory.
b
: physical warmth or heat
She felt the glow from the fireplace.
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/glow. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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