| Front | glow |
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| Back | glow verb, noun BrE /ɡləʊ/ NAmE /ɡloʊ/ verb verb forms word origin synonyms example bank 1 [intransitive] (especially of sth hot or warm) to produce a dull, steady light The embers still glowed in the hearth. The lighted candles glowed in the darkness. The strap has a fluorescent coating that glows in the dark. + adj. A cigarette end glowed red in the darkness. 2 [intransitive] (of a person's body or face) to look or feel warm or pink, especially after exercise or because of excitement, embarrassment, etc Her cheeks were glowing. ~ with sth His face glowed with embarrassment. 3 [intransitive] ~ (with sth) to look very pleased or satisfied She was positively glowing with pride. He gave her a warm glowing smile. 4 [intransitive] to appear a strong, warm colour ~ (with sth) The countryside glowed with autumn colours. + adj. The brick walls glowed red in the late afternoon sun. noun word origin example bank [singular] 1 a dull steady light, especially from a fire that has stopped producing flames The city was just a red glow on the horizon. There was no light except for the occasional glow of a cigarette. 2 the pink colour in your face when you have been doing exercise or feel happy and excited The fresh air had brought a healthy glow to her cheeks. 3 a gold or red colour the glow of autumn leaves 4 a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction When she looked at her children, she felt a glow of pride. |
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