glow
word
/ˈɡɫoʊ/
gloh
/ɡlˈəʊ/
gloh
Definition
To give off a soft, steady light, or the gentle light itself. 'Glow' can also describe a warm or healthy appearance of the skin, especially on the face.
Usage & Nuances
'Glow' is often used for soft, warm light (e.g., candles, fireflies, screens) and for describing healthy skin ('a healthy glow'). Less intense than 'shine' or 'radiate'. Used as both noun and verb.
Spanish: brillo (suave) - resplandor - brillar (emitir luz)Portuguese (BR): brilho (suave) - resplendor - brilhar (emitir luz)Portuguese (PT): brilho (suave) - resplendor - brilhar (emitir luz)Chinese (Simplified): 微光 - 柔和的光 - 发光Chinese (Traditional): 微光 - 柔和的光 - 發光Hindi: मुलायम चमक - दीप्ति - मंद प्रकाशArabic: توهّج - ضوء خافت - يتوهّجBengali: আভা - ঝলমলানোRussian: свечение - светитьсяJapanese: 輝き - 輝くVietnamese: phát sáng - ánh sáng dịuKorean: 빛남 - 빛나다Turkish: parıltı - parlamakUrdu: چمک - دمکIndonesian: cahaya lembut - bersinar lembut
Example Sentences
The lamp gave a soft glow in the dark room.
basic
Fireflies glow on summer nights.
basic
Her cheeks had a healthy glow after the walk.
basic
The sunset made the clouds glow orange and pink.
natural
Her phone screen had a blue glow in the dark.
natural
After running, I could see a warm glow on your face.
natural