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to glow
01
to shine with a soft and gentle light that is usually not very bright
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
state verb
regular
present tense
glow
3rd person singular
glows
present participle
glowing
past simple
glowed
past participle
glowed
Examples
The embers of the campfire continued to glow in the darkness.
02
(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising
Intransitive
Examples
After months of regular workouts, her face began to glow with a newfound vitality and strength.
03
to exhibit an intense color and a slight shine
Intransitive
Examples
The embers in the fireplace glowed with a warm, orange light.
04
to display pleasure or contentment through one's expression or demeanor
Intransitive
Examples
She glowed with pride as she watched her children perform on stage.
Glow
01
a soft, steady light that is often warm or dim
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
uncountable
Examples
The glow of the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.
02
a look or feeling of vitality, energy, and well‑being
Examples
She returned from vacation with a healthy glow.
03
a pleasant feeling of emotional warmth, happiness, or contentment
Examples
She felt a glow of pride when her son graduated.
04
the emission of light by a body as its temperature rises, often producing a visible reddish or orange light
Examples
The metal rod developed a bright glow when heated in the furnace.
05
the quantity of electromagnetic energy that reaches or is emitted from a specific point on a surface
Examples
Scientists measured the glow from the star.
Lexical Tree
glower
glowing
glow
