glow

glow¹ [gləu US glou] n [singular]

1.) a soft steady light

glow from

▪ the glow from the dying fire

glow of

▪ the dim glow of the lightbulb

▪ the warm glow of the setting sun

▪ the green glow of the computer monitor

2.) the pink colour in your face or body that you have when you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are excited

▪ She had a healthy glow in her cheeks.

3.) a glow of pleasure/satisfaction/happiness etc

a strong feeling of pleasure etc

▪ Sophie felt a glow of pride.

glow ²

glow² v

[: Old English; Origin: glowan]

1.) to produce or ↑reflect a soft steady light

= ↑shine

▪ The bedside lamp glowed dimly.

▪ The fireplace was still glowing with the remains of last night's fire.

▪ The red tip of his cigarette was glowing in the dark.

[i]see usage note ↑gleam¹

2.) if your face or body glows, it is pink or hot because you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are feeling a strong emotion

glow with

▪ She looked exceptionally well, glowing with health .

3.) glow with pride/joy/pleasure etc

to look very happy because you feel proud etc

▪ She gazed up at him, glowing with happiness.

4.) if something glows with a quality or colour, it is attractive and has strong colours

glow with

▪ The interior of the house glowed with colour, warmth, and life.