glow
n 1: an alert and refreshed state [syn: {freshness}]
2: light from nonthermal sources [syn: {luminescence}]
3: the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its
temperature is raised [syn: {incandescence}]
4: a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a
glow of regret"
5: the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving
at a point on a surface [syn: {radiance}, {glowing}]
6: an appearance of reflected light [syn: {gleam}, {gleaming},
{lambency}]
v 1: emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were
glowing and flying about in the garden"
2: esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as
red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the
sauna" [syn: {beam}, {radiate}, {shine}]
3: shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in
the dark"; "The candles were burning" [syn: {burn}]
4: be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people's hearts
glow"
5: 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" [syn: {beam}, {radiate},
{shine}]