glow meaning and definition

GLOW noun

Definition of glow (noun)

1. an alert and refreshed state
   • synonyms: freshness
2. light from nonthermal sources
   • synonyms: luminescence
3. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
   • synonyms: incandescence
4. a feeling of considerable warmth
   • "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
5. a steady even light without flames
6. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
   • synonyms: glowing, radiance
7. an appearance of reflected light
   • synonyms: gleam, gleaming, lambency

GLOW verb

Definition of glow (verb)

1. emit a steady even light without flames
   • "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
2. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   • "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
   • synonyms: beam, radiate, shine
3. shine intensely, as if with heat
   • "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
   • synonyms: burn
4. be exuberant or high-spirited
   • "Make the people's hearts glow"
5. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
   • "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
   • synonyms: beam, radiate, shine