Definitions for the word "glow" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. i.
To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. i.
To exhibit a strong, bright color; to be brilliant, as if with heat; to be bright or red with heat or animation, with blushes, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. i.
To feel hot; to have a burning sensation, as of the skin, from friction, exercise, etc.; to burn.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. i.
To feel the heat of passion; to be animated, as by intense love, zeal, anger, etc.; to rage, as passior; as, the heart glows with love, zeal, or patriotism.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. t.
To make hot; to flush.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
White or red heat; incandscence.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
Brightness or warmth of color; redness; a rosy flush; as, the glow of health in the cheeks.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
Intense excitement or earnestness; vehemence or heat of passion; ardor.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
Heat of body; a sensation of warmth, as that produced by exercise, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v.
1 a emit light and heat without flame. B shine as if heated in this way. 2 (often foll. By with) a (of the body) be heated. B show or feel strong emotion (glowed with pride). 3 show a warm colour. 4 (as glowing adj.) Expressing pride or satisfaction (glowing report). n. 1 glowing state. 2 bright warm colour. 3 feeling of satisfaction or well-being. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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