Meaning & use
glow
To produce a steady, soft light without flame, or to show warmth of color or emotion.
See it in a sentence
The embers continued to glow long after the campfire had died down.
Her face glowed with pride as she accepted the award.
A note on using this word
Glow suggests a soft, steady light or warmth, gentler than shine or blaze, and is often used figuratively for health, happiness, or pride.
Words with a similar meaning
shimmerradiate
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A soft, steady light, or a warm feeling of pride, health, or emotion.
There was a healthy glow to her cheeks after the hike.
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