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Definition glow in American English

glow verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɡloʊ/
1

to shine with a soft light

Example

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

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1.1

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

Example

The tip of a cigarette glowed in the dark doorway.

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1.2

if a place or object glows with color, it has a lot of bright colors

Example

The interiors of the churches glow with rich color.

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2

to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face

Example

When he talks about them, he positively glows.

Example

She glowed with happiness.

Example

the faces of parents glowing with pride

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2.1

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

Example

His eyes glowed with an extraordinary fervor.

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Definition glow in American English