glow
glow — verb
1. to give out a steady light, often with some warmth, without flames or sparks
to give out a steady light, often with some warmth, without flames or sparks
The coals in the fireplace continued to glow long after the flames had died down.
adverb phrase: continued to glow + time clause
The screen of Nikhil's phone glowed in the dark room as he checked the time.
Orange streetlights glowed softly along the empty road at three in the morning.
The iron rod in the blacksmith's forge began to glow a deep orange after ten minutes of heating.
文法句型
glow + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Unlike 'shine,' which can describe reflected or emitted light, 'glow' always refers to light that comes from the object itself, not light bouncing off it.
常見錯誤
2. to show happiness, pride, or health through a bright and attractive look on your
to show happiness, pride, or health through a bright and attractive look on your face, especially in your eyes
Megan's face glowed with pride when she received her university diploma on stage.
pattern: glow with + emotion noun
Xiu's eyes glowed as she talked about her new painting project.
Every time Dahlia mentions her grandchildren, her whole face seems to glow.
The groom's face glowed with joy as he watched his bride walk toward him.
文法句型
glow with + emotion noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'with' followed by an emotion noun: glow with pride, glow with happiness, glow with excitement. The subject is usually a person's face, eyes, or cheeks.
常見錯誤
3. to become red or hot on your skin after doing physical exercise or from being in
to become red or hot on your skin after doing physical exercise or from being in heat
After an hour of running, Linh's cheeks were glowing bright red in the cold air.
color adjective: glowing bright red
Minho's skin glowed from the heat as he stepped off the squash court.
Christopher was still glowing after his fifth lap around the track.
The yoga students left the hot studio with their faces glowing pink.
文法句型
glow + adverb/adjective complement
用法筆記
This sense describes visible redness, not just feeling hot. The person does not control the glow — it is a natural physical reaction to effort or warmth.
常見錯誤
4. to have a deep, rich colour that catches the eye, especially in warm tones such
to have a deep, rich colour that catches the eye, especially in warm tones such as gold, red, or orange
The autumn leaves glowed gold and orange in the late afternoon sunlight.
color complements: glow gold and orange
The sky above the beach glowed with shades of pink and purple as the sun went down.
Ayana's silk dress glowed a rich crimson under the warm restaurant lights.
The old stained-glass window glowed with deep blues and reds when sunlight passed through it.
文法句型
glow + color adjective/adverb
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (EMIT LIGHT), this sense focuses on the warm quality of the colour itself, not on whether the object produces its own light. A stained-glass window glows because light shines through it.
glow — noun
1. a steady light that an object gives out, often together with warmth, without fla
a steady light that an object gives out, often together with warmth, without flames
The soft glow of the nightlight helped Noa feel safe in the dark bedroom.
collocation: soft glow of [light source]
Tariq could see the warm glow of a campfire through the pine trees up ahead.
A faint orange glow hung over the city from the thousands of streetlights below.
Élise lit a single candle and worked on her drawing by its gentle glow until midnight.
- darkness
absence of light
文法句型
a/the + glow + of + noun
glow + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
This noun is often used with adjectives describing quality (soft, warm, faint, gentle) rather than intensity (bright, harsh). 'Glow' usually implies a pleasant or comfortable light, not an uncomfortably bright one.
常見錯誤
2. the healthy, warm look that someone's skin has, especially when it is slightly r
the healthy, warm look that someone's skin has, especially when it is slightly red or pink from good health or exercise
After two weeks hiking in the mountains, the children had a healthy glow about them.
collocation: healthy glow
Megan's skin had a natural glow that needed no makeup or powder.
Regular exercise gave the old man's face a rosy glow that made him look ten years younger.
Linh's face had a dewy glow after the facial treatment at the spa.
文法句型
a + adjective + glow
用法筆記
Common in beauty and health contexts. Phrases like 'natural glow,' 'healthy glow,' and 'youthful glow' are very frequent. Advertisers for skincare products use this sense heavily.
常見錯誤
3. a pleasant feeling of warmth or happiness that comes from a good experience or k
a pleasant feeling of warmth or happiness that comes from a good experience or kind gesture
A warm glow spread through Christopher's chest when his daughter said she loved him.
collocation: warm glow of [emotion]
Nikhil felt a glow of satisfaction after finishing the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
pattern: glow of + emotion noun
The memory of their kindness still gives Constanza a warm glow inside whenever she thinks about it.
There was a clear glow of pride in Ayana's voice as she talked about her daughter's achievements.
- warmth
the friendly, kind feeling itself rather than its visible effect
- satisfaction
a specific positive feeling; glow includes warmth beyond satisfaction
文法句型
a + glow + of + emotion noun
用法筆記
This sense is always used in a positive context. You would not say 'a glow of anger' or 'a glow of fear.' Common emotion nouns used here include pride, satisfaction, happiness, joy, and warmth.