glow

verb
UK: /ɡləʊ/
US: /ɡloʊ/

  1. To produce a soft, warm light.

    1. The candles glow in the dark room.
    2. The city lights glowed softly in the distance, creating a peaceful scene.

  2. To look attractive and healthy because you are happy or healthy.

    1. Her face began to glow after she heard the news.
    2. After a week at the spa, her skin seemed to glow with newfound radiance.

Synonyms

shine radiance gleam brightness
glow noun

  1. A soft light.

    1. The fire had a warm glow.
    2. The moon cast a gentle glow over the quiet landscape last night.

  2. A healthy and attractive appearance.

    1. Exercise gives you a healthy glow.
    2. Her skin had a natural glow after her vacation on the sunny coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glow" in English means: To produce a soft, warm light., To look attractive and healthy because you are happy or healthy..

The phonetic transcription of "glow" is /ɡləʊ/ in British English and /ɡloʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glow": shine, radiance, gleam, brightness.

Example usage of "glow": "The candles glow in the dark room.". More examples on the page.