noun
- An alert and refreshed state.
- synonyms: freshness
- Light from nonthermal sources.
- synonyms: luminescence
- The phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised.
- synonyms: incandescence
- A feeling of considerable warmth.
- usage: "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
- A steady even light without flames.
- The amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface.
- An appearance of reflected light.
verb
- Emit a steady even light without flames.
- usage: "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
- Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink.
- usage: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
- Shine intensely, as if with heat.
- usage: "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
- synonyms: burn
- Be exuberant or high-spirited.
- usage: "Make the people's hearts glow"
- Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion.
- usage: "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
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