1. (

• freshness ,
• glow

) an alert and refreshed state ;

2. (

• luminescence ,
• glow

) light from nonthermal sources ;

3. (

• incandescence ,
• glow

) the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised ;

4. (

• glow

) a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret" ;

5. (

• glow ,

) a steady even light without flames ;

6. (

• radiance ,
• glow ,
• glowing

) the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface ;

7. (

• gleam ,
• gleaming ,
• glow ,
• lambency

) an appearance of reflected light ;

1. (

• glow

) emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden" ;

2. (

• glow ,
• beam ,
• radiate ,
• shine ,

) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna" ;

3. (

• burn ,
• glow

) shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in the dark"; "The candles were burning" ;

4. (

• glow ,

) be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people's hearts glow" ;

5. (

• glow ,
• beam ,
• radiate ,
• shine

) 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" ;