Synonyms for

Glow

Verb / gləʊ / Another word for glow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to shine with light that is not very bright

Synonyms & similar words

shine burn freshness lambency incandescence glowing beam radiance gleam gleaming luminescence radiate radiance shine light luminosity glint sparkle gleam glimmer sheen brightness illumination incandescence fluorescence phosphorescence iridescence luster effulgence refulgence brilliance glitter

Synonyms by register

Formal

radiance luminescence effulgence

Informal

shine gleam sparkle

Literary

effulgence lambency radiance

Antonyms

darken dim fade extinguish quench obscure

Common collocations

  • warm glow
  • soft glow
  • faint glow
  • inner glow
  • healthy glow
  • glow with pride
  • glow in the dark
  • amber glow

Word family

noun glow
verb glow
adjective glowing

Usage note

The word 'glow' often implies a gentle, steady light, sometimes associated with warmth or health. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling of happiness or pride.

Example sentences

  1. The stars glow in the sky at night.
  2. The light from the lamp glowed softly.
  3. The neon sign glowed brightly in the dark.
  4. The fire was glowing in the fireplace.
  5. The watch glowed in the dark.

Quotes

  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light. - S. Ajna

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