glow
glow Lexical Profile
glow Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A steady radiance of light or heat emitted without flames.
"The soft glow of the fireplace illuminated the living room as evening fell."
A warm, healthy pinkness or flush of the skin, typically resulting from physical exertion, good health, or strong emotion.
"After her morning run in the crisp autumn air, her cheeks had a healthy glow."
A strong, warm feeling of pleasure, satisfaction, or emotional well-being.
"She felt a warm glow of pride as she watched her daughter graduate from university."
• verb
To give out a steady, continuous light or heat without flames.
"The dying embers continued to glow brightly in the dark hearth."
To display a warm, healthy flush or radiate visible pride, happiness, or satisfaction.
"The young pianist seemed to glow with confidence after receiving a standing ovation."
• Rhymes for glow
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English glowan, meaning 'to shine as if red-hot,' derived from the Proto-Germanic root *glo- and the Proto-Indo-European root *ghel- ('to shine'), making it distantly related to words like 'gold' and 'yellow.'