Meaning & use
glowed
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Gave off a soft, steady light without a flame, or showed a warm expression of emotion such as pride or health.
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The embers glowed orange long after the fire had died down.
Her face glowed with pride as she watched her daughter graduate.
A note on using this word
Glow often implies a gentler, steadier light than "shine" or "sparkle," and it extends naturally to describing warmth of complexion or emotion.
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