Glowed Meaning in English

word · lemma: glow

US

ˈɡɫoʊd

GLOHD

UK

ɡlˈəʊd

GL-OHD

Definition

Produced a steady, soft light, or showed a strong brightness. Can also mean showing warmth or happiness on someone's face.

Usage & Nuances

Usually describes a gentle, steady light rather than a sharp flash. Often used figuratively: 'Her face glowed with pride.' Collocates with words like 'softly', 'warmly'. Not used for things that suddenly flash or burn loudly.

• Spanish: brilló - resplandeció
• Portuguese (BR): brilhou - reluziu
• Portuguese (PT): brilhou - resplandeceu
• Chinese (Simplified): 发光 - 闪耀
• Chinese (Traditional): 發光 - 閃耀
• Hindi: चमका - दमका
• Arabic: توهّج - أضاء
• Bengali: জ্বলে উঠল - দীপ্তি ছড়াল
• Russian: светился - сиял
• Japanese: 光った - 輝いた
• Vietnamese: phát sáng - rực sáng
• Korean: 빛났다 - 환히 빛났다
• Turkish: parladı - ışıldadı
• Urdu: چمک اٹھا - دمک رہا
• Indonesian: bersinar - bercahaya

Example Sentences

The moon glowed in the night sky.

basic

Her cheeks glowed after running.

basic

The fire glowed warmly in the fireplace.

basic

After hearing the good news, her face glowed with happiness.

natural

The city glowed with colorful lights during the festival.

natural

His eyes glowed with excitement when he saw the puppy.

natural