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I UK [ɡləʊ] / US [ɡloʊ] verb [intransitive]
Word forms "glow":
present tense I/you/we/they glow he/she/it glows present participle glowing past tense glowed past participle glowed

1) to shine with a soft light

His desk light glowed in the darkness of the big room.

a) if something very hot glows, it looks red or orange and burns without producing flames

The tip of a cigarette glowed in the dark doorway.

b) if a place or object glows with colour, it has a lot of bright colours

The interiors of the churches glow with rich colour.

2)

a) to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face

When he talks about them, he positively glows.

glow with:

She glowed with happiness.

the faces of parents glowing with pride

b) if your eyes glow with an emotion, they show that emotion very clearly

His eyes glowed with an extraordinary fervour.

3) if your face or body is glowing, it looks pink or red, for example because you are healthy or embarrassed

The girl's skin glowed and her eyes were bright.

glow with:

young men glowing with health

II UK [ɡləʊ] / US [ɡloʊ] noun [singular]

1) a soft light

the glow from the street lights

a dim/faint/soft glow:

He clicked on the lamp and the room was filled with a soft glow.

a) the red or orange light coming from something that produces heat

the glow of the bonfire

b) the light from something such as a television or computer screen

2) the pink or red colour that your skin has when you are healthy, hot, embarrassed, or emotional

Her cheeks had a rosy healthy glow.

3) a strong pleasant feeling

She felt a warm glow deep inside.

glow of:

Anne felt a glow of pride at Sarah's words.

a glow of contentment/pleasure/satisfaction