glow /glō/ intransitive verb- To shine with an intense heat
- To burn without flame
- To emit a steady light
- (esp of the complexion) to flush or look healthy
- To tingle with bodily warmth or with emotion
- To be ardent
noun- A shining with heat
- A luminous appearance
- A redness or healthy colour of complexion
- A feeling of warmth
- Brightness of colour
- Warmth of feeling
ORIGIN: OE glōwan to glow; Ger glühen, ON glōa to glow glowˈing adjective - Emitting a steady light
- Extremely complimentary
glowˈingly adverb glow discharge noun A luminous electrical discharge in gas at low pressure glowˈlamp noun An incandescent lamp, usually electric glow plug noun - An electric plug fitted in a diesel engine to make starting easier in cold weather
- A similar device that can be switched on to re-ignite the flame in a gas turbine automatically
glowˈstick noun A plastic tube containing chemicals that, when mixed by bending the tube, become temporarily luminescent glowˈ-worm noun - A beetle (esp Lampyris noctiluca) whose larvae and wingless females have luminous organs usu near the tip of the abdomen, emitting a greenish glow
- Any of various luminous insect larvae (N American)
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