glow
Third Person
glows
Present Participle
glowing
Past Tense
glowed
Past Participle
glowed
1
to shine with a soft and gentle light that is usually not very bright
- The embers of the campfire continued to glow in the darkness.
- The old lantern on the porch began to glow as the sun set.
- The LED lights on the pathway glowed softly in the evening.
- The phosphorescent paint on the stars in the bedroom ceiling glowed in the dark.
2
(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising
- After months of regular workouts, her face began to glow with a newfound vitality and strength.
- With each yoga session, her face seemed to glow with a serene calmness and inner peace.
- After a refreshing morning run, his face glowed with energy and readiness to tackle the day ahead.
- Even during the toughest boot camp sessions, her face glowed with determination and focus.
3
to exhibit an intense color and a slight shine
- The embers in the fireplace glowed with a warm, orange light.
- As the sun began to set, the sky glowed with vibrant hues of pink and purple.
- The gemstone glowed with a deep, rich color as it caught the light.
- The evening gown glowed under the stage lights, its fabric shimmering with every movement.
Synonyms:
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to display pleasure or contentment through one's expression or demeanor
- She glowed with pride as she watched her children perform on stage.
- Her eyes glowed at the sight of her newborn baby.
- The newlyweds glowed as they danced their first dance together.
- She glowed with gratitude as she thanked her friends for their support during a difficult time.