Glow ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Glow ( noun )

1. A steady, gentle, or subdued radiance or light.
2. A warm and healthy color in the cheeks indicating good health.
3. A feeling of warmth or heat.
4. A feeling of great pleasure or satisfaction.

Origin:

From middle english glouen, glouwen, from old english glōwan, from proto-germanic *glōwǭną ("to shine, gleam"), from proto-indo-european *glew- ("to shine").

Examples:

1. The room was filled with a warm glow.
2. Her face had a healthy glow.
3. The fire gave off a glow.
4. He felt a glow of pride at his son's graduation.
5. The city skyline was aglow with lights.

(As a verb)

Glow ( verb )

1. A steady, gentle, or subdued radiance or light.
2. A warm and healthy color in the cheeks indicating good health.
3. A feeling of warmth or heat.
4. A feeling of great pleasure or satisfaction.

Origin:

From middle english glouen, glouwen, from old english glōwan, from proto-germanic *glōwǭną ("to shine, gleam"), from proto-indo-european *glew- ("to shine").

Examples:

1. The room was filled with a warm glow.
2. Her face had a healthy glow.
3. The fire gave off a glow.
4. He felt a glow of pride at his son's graduation.
5. The city skyline was aglow with lights.