glow

To give out a soft, steady light.

• The lamp glowed softly.
• Little stars glow on her bedroom ceiling.
• His phone screen was glowing in the dark.

Similar words: shine, gleam

Common phrases: glow softly, glow in darkness, glow with light

To give out light because of heat, without producing a flame.

• The hot iron glowed red.
• Coals were glowing beneath the ash.
• The metal begins to glow as its temperature rises.

Similar words: incandesce

Common phrases: glow red, glow with heat, glow red hot

If a fire does this, it gives out heat and light.

• A fire glowed in the fireplace.
• The campfire was still glowing at midnight.
• We sat beside the warmly glowing fire.

Similar words: burn

Common phrases: glow in something, glow brightly, glow warmly

A warm, bright color, especially the healthy pink or red color in someone's face.

• Her cheeks had a healthy glow.
• The walk gave his face a rosy glow.
• The orange curtains added a warm glow to the room.

Similar words: flush, radiance

Common phrases: a healthy glow, a rosy glow, warm glow