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Afterglow - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Afterglow is the soft, warm light or feeling that remains after a sunset or a pleasant experience. It often evokes a sense of calm or lingering happiness.

afterglow

/ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/ /ˈɑːftəɡləʊ/

Definition:

The soft light or lingering feeling remaining after an event or experience.

Synonyms:

radiance, remnant, echo, trace

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

darkness, gloom

Common Collocations:

sunset afterglow, romantic afterglow, emotional afterglow

Derivatives:

afterglows (plural), afterglowing (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "afterglow" to describe a pleasant lingering effect, often emotional or visual, after something ends.

Common Phrases:

in the afterglow of, bask in the afterglow, the afterglow of success

Etymology:

Derived from "after" + "glow," first used in the 19th century to describe lingering light.

Examples:

  • 1. The sunset left a warm afterglow on the horizon.
  • 2. She basked in the afterglow of her performance.
  • 3. The party’s laughter lingered like an afterglow.
  • 4. His smile held the afterglow of happiness.

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