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Definitions of glow:

  • noun:   a feeling of considerable warmth
    Example: "The glow of new love"
  • noun:   a steady even light without flames
  • noun:   light from nonthermal sources
  • noun:   the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
  • noun:   the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
  • noun:   an alert and refreshed state
  • noun:   an appearance of reflected light
  • verb:   emit a steady even light without flames
    Example: "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
  • verb:   especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink
    Example: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
  • verb:   experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
  • verb:   be exuberant or high-spirited
    Example: "Make the people's hearts glow"
  • verb:   shine intensely, as if with heat
    Example: "The coals were glowing in the dark"
  • name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #84534)


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