Glows Meaning in English
word · lemma: glow
ˈɡɫoʊz
GLOHZ
ɡlˈəʊz
GLOHZ
Definition
To produce a steady light or shine softly; can also mean to appear radiant with emotion or health.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for soft and steady light (fire, screens, faces). Often appears with colors: 'the sky glows red.' Can also describe someone's healthy or happy appearance. Not used for flashing or harsh lights—use 'shine' or 'sparkle' for those.
Spanish: brilla - resplandecePortuguese (BR): brilha - resplandecePortuguese (PT): brilha - resplandeceChinese (Simplified): 发光 - 发亮Chinese (Traditional): 發光 - 發亮Hindi: चमकता है - दमकता हैArabic: يتوهج - يشعBengali: জ্বলে - দীপ্তি ছড়ায়Russian: светится - сияетJapanese: 光る (やわらかい光)Vietnamese: phát sáng - rực rỡKorean: 빛나다Turkish: parlamak - ışıldamakUrdu: چمکناIndonesian: bersinar - bercahaya
Example Sentences
The lamp glows in the dark.
basic
Her face glows when she smiles.
basic
The fire glows warmly in the fireplace.
basic
His phone screen glows in the dark room when he gets a message.
natural
After exercising, her skin glows with health.
natural
The city skyline glows orange at sunset.
natural