1 glow
Pronounced:
/ˈgloʊ/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
glows; glowed; glow·ingMeaning:
[no obj] 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.
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.