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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
DeLeo and colleagues also expect that the earliest glowing octocorals originated in shallow waters before later expanding into the deep sea.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
Those hunks of meat and slabs of ribs will be prepared with seasonings, rubs, and marinade before hitting the grates set over glowing embers and headed for barbecue perfection.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Both the yellow petals of the sunflower and its stem are outfitted with glowing LEDs that charge in up to 12 hours and throw light for 15.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
Ripa also showed off the long dinner table lit with a line of tiny lamps, as well as the glowing pool that their hotel boasts.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
As part of a production team parked behind dozens of glowing monitors in the middle of the room, Abigail Rosen Holmes, Phish’s creative director, manipulated these images in real time, responding — sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically — to the twists and turns of the band’s improvisations.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Releasing her debut album as simply Milla, the Ukrainian model/actress channeled the influence of Kate Bush throughout The Divine Comedy, which received glowing reviews in Rolling Stone and the Washington Post.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Dramatic footage of the eruptions Wednesday shows plumes of gray ash billowing into the sky and streams of glowing lava, accompanied by lightning strikes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
The product itself is tinted to give a healthy yet very subtle glow.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
The light poles line Orange Grove Boulevard and cast a warm glow on the street every 30 feet.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Such a reaction would have seemed foreign during the charmed 2022-23 season, when fans basked in the unexpected glow of the startup Kings’ first winning record in 16 years.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024
The formula features auto-adaptive pearl extract for a luminous glow.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
The glow mist adds a nice shimmer, perfect for festival vibes.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Like dripping wax, the patio and window glow melted together, and a muted thrumming pounded in my ears.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 2 Apr. 2024
Something like Beyoncé's take on the shade gives an ethereal glow for spring.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
Her framing was disingenuous, but she was rewarded with glowing coverage in the conservative press and mentioned as a potential running mate for Donald Trump.
—Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
DeLeo and colleagues also expect that the earliest glowing octocorals originated in shallow waters before later expanding into the deep sea.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
Those hunks of meat and slabs of ribs will be prepared with seasonings, rubs, and marinade before hitting the grates set over glowing embers and headed for barbecue perfection.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Both the yellow petals of the sunflower and its stem are outfitted with glowing LEDs that charge in up to 12 hours and throw light for 15.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
Ripa also showed off the long dinner table lit with a line of tiny lamps, as well as the glowing pool that their hotel boasts.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
As part of a production team parked behind dozens of glowing monitors in the middle of the room, Abigail Rosen Holmes, Phish’s creative director, manipulated these images in real time, responding — sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically — to the twists and turns of the band’s improvisations.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Releasing her debut album as simply Milla, the Ukrainian model/actress channeled the influence of Kate Bush throughout The Divine Comedy, which received glowing reviews in Rolling Stone and the Washington Post.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
Dramatic footage of the eruptions Wednesday shows plumes of gray ash billowing into the sky and streams of glowing lava, accompanied by lightning strikes.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
Not just an ingredient in hydrating serums that promise to add a plump, juicy glow to the skin, hyaluronic acid is one of the most important naturally occurring substances in the body.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
The product itself is tinted to give a healthy yet very subtle glow.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
The light poles line Orange Grove Boulevard and cast a warm glow on the street every 30 feet.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Such a reaction would have seemed foreign during the charmed 2022-23 season, when fans basked in the unexpected glow of the startup Kings’ first winning record in 16 years.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024
The formula features auto-adaptive pearl extract for a luminous glow.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
The glow mist adds a nice shimmer, perfect for festival vibes.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Like dripping wax, the patio and window glow melted together, and a muted thrumming pounded in my ears.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 2 Apr. 2024
Something like Beyoncé's take on the shade gives an ethereal glow for spring.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glow. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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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