glow

Meanings

• an alert and refreshed state
• light from nonthermal sources
• the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
• a feeling of considerable warmth
  • "the glow of new love"
  • "a glow of regret"
• a steady even light without flames
• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
• an appearance of reflected light
• emit a steady even light without flames
  • "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
  • "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
• shine intensely, as if with heat
  • "The coals were glowing in the dark"
• be exuberant or high-spirited
  • "Make the people's hearts glow"
• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Synonyms

beam, burn, freshness, gleam, gleaming, glowing, incandescence, lambency, luminescence, radiance, radiate, shine