Verb The coals glowed in the fireplace. The fireplace glowed with the dying coals. This toy glows in the dark. Noun We could see the glow of the lamp in the window. The town's lights cast a glow on the horizon. the rosy glow of health He felt a glow as he remembered the day they first met. Their problems were all forgotten in the glow of victory. She felt the glow from the fireplace. See More
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Verb
Choose either the Gold or Bronze Luminizer, to glisten and glow with a healthy-looking shimmer that highlights the beautiful spectrum of tones in your skin— leaving you feeling flawless from morning to night.Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 Astronomers believed that the reddish glow the planet has become so well known for is caused by something in its atmosphere. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 12 Sep. 2022 Turn on your Halloween lights so the zombies glow during the night. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 While there will be no bell in the belfry, residents can climb the steep stairs to look out over the town, and there will be LED lighting that can glow in different colors. Peter Demarco, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Introduced in 1947, according to career site Zippia, Inc., the white adhesive has since been re-imagined into glitter glue, glow-in-the-dark glue and other products.Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Sandwiched on its front and back sides in black metal panels, the structure’s bottom and inner sides are covered in white, Plexiglass panels covering interior lights that create a smooth, even glow at night. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Once applied the mask has a bit of a sheen and makes your lips glow almost like a light gloss. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 This combination of attributes means the CNOs can glow bright blue, per Cosmos. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022
Noun
Her cheeks were brightened with the Supernatural Stick Highlighter and set with the Loose Superpowder Brightening Powder for a lustrous glow. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Shred a black linen tablecloth for extra eerie flair, then add candlesticks and votives for a haunting glow. Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Line the area with outdoor string lights for a warm glow after the sun goes down. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Mix it into your body moisturizer, lotion, or oil of choice for an all-over glow.ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 No matter what price point, all of these innovative, effective, and gentle products will contribute to a skin-care routine that'll plump and brighten your complexion for an undeniable glow. Sarah Han, Allure, 12 July 2022 Another of our favorite retinol creams, this ultra-rich version uses hyaluronic acid and fatty acids to minimize irritation, and includes the brightening power of vitamin C for the ultimate glow up. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The calming effects of this mask make this a great, spa-like pamper session to revitalize and clear your skin for a natural glow. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 In a Vogue Club livestream premiering on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. EST, Celia will cover everything from the best body creams for a subtle glow to the sweat-proof way to style your hair—and the best mattifying products to set your look.Vogue, 8 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English glōwan; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a