GLOW

(noun) an appearance of reflected light
synonyms : gleam , gleaming , lambency
(noun) light from nonthermal sources
synonyms : luminescence
(noun) a feeling of considerable warmth
"the glow of new love", "a glow of regret"
(noun) the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
synonyms : glowing , radiance
(noun) a steady even light without flames
(noun) the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
synonyms : incandescence
(noun) an alert and refreshed state
synonyms : freshness
(verb) 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"
synonyms : beam , radiate , shine
(verb) be exuberant or high-spirited
"Make the people's hearts glow"
(verb) emit a steady even light without flames
"The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden"
(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
"Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
synonyms : beam , radiate , shine
(verb) shine intensely, as if with heat
"The coals were glowing in the dark", "The candles were burning"
synonyms : burn

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