Aglow Meaning in English
word
əˈɡɫoʊ
uh-GLOH
ɐɡlˈəʊ
uh-GLOH
Definition
Brightly lit or glowing with light, or filled with warmth and enthusiasm (often describing someone's face, a room, or a feeling).
Usage & Nuances
Mostly literary or poetic—rare in daily conversation. Commonly used with 'with' (e.g., 'aglow with pride'), and to describe faces, rooms, or feelings. Expresses shining light or emotional warmth.
Spanish: resplandeciente - brillantePortuguese (BR): brilhando - radiantePortuguese (PT): a brilhar - radianteChinese (Simplified): 熠熠生辉 - 发光的Chinese (Traditional): 熠熠生輝 - 發光的Hindi: चमक रहाArabic: متوهجBengali: আলোকিত - ঝলমলRussian: озарённый - сияющийJapanese: 輝いている - 明るく照らされているVietnamese: rực sáng - bừng sángKorean: 빛나는 - 환하게 빛나는Turkish: parlak - ışıl ışılUrdu: چمک رہا - روشنIndonesian: bercahaya - bersinar
Example Sentences
The city was aglow with lights at night.
basic
Her face was aglow with happiness.
basic
The fireplace made the room aglow and warm.
basic
After hearing the good news, she walked in aglow with excitement.
natural
The children’s faces were aglow as they watched the fireworks.
natural
The mountains were aglow with the colors of sunset.
natural