1 (especially of sth hot or warm) to produce a dull, steady light:
[V] The embers still glowed in the hearth. * The lighted candles glowed in the darkness. * The strap has a fluorescent coating that glows in the dark. * [V-ADJ] A cigarette end glowed red in the darkness.
2 [V] ~ (with sth) (of a person's body or face) to look or feel warm or pink, especially after exercise or because of excitement, embarrassment, etc:
Her cheeks were glowing. * His face glowed with embarrassment.
3 [V] ~ (with sth) to look very pleased or satisfied:
She was positively glowing with pride. * He gave her a warm glowing smile.
4 ~ (with sth) to appear a strong, warm colour:
[V] The countryside glowed with autumn colours. * [V-ADJ] The brick walls glowed red in the late afternoon sun.
noun [sing.]
1 a dull steady light, especially from a fire that has stopped producing flames:
The city was just a red glow on the horizon. * There was no light except for the occasional glow of a cigarette.
2 the pink colour in your face when you have been doing exercise or feel happy and excited:
The fresh air had brought a healthy glow to her cheeks.
3 a gold or red colour:
the glow of autumn leaves
4 a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction:
When she looked at her children, she felt a glow of pride.
