glow /gloʊ/
1. an alert and refreshed state
2. light from nonthermal sources
synset: luminescence, glow
3. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
synset: incandescence, glow
4. a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
synset: glow
5. a steady even light without flames
synset: glow
6. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
synset: radiance, glow, glowing
7. an appearance of reflected light
synset: gleam, gleaming, glow, lambency
1. emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
synset: glow
2. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
synset: glow, beam, radiate, shine
3. shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning"
4. be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people's hearts glow"
synset: glow
5. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
synset: glow, beam, radiate, shine
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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