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Aglow - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Aglow means glowing or shining with warmth, light, or color. It is often used to describe faces, skies, or objects radiating a soft, bright, or joyful light.

aglow

/əˈɡloʊ/ /əˈɡləʊ/

Definition:

Shining with warmth or light, often due to happiness or health.

Synonyms:

radiant, luminous, glowing, bright

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

dull, dark

Common Collocations:

face aglow, cheeks aglow, sky aglow

Derivatives:

aglowing (rare), aglowness (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "aglow" to describe a soft, warm light or a person’s radiant expression.

Common Phrases:

aglow with joy, aglow in the sunset, aglow with pride

Etymology:

From Middle English "a-" (on) + "glow," meaning to shine brightly.

Examples:

  • 1. Her face was aglow with happiness after the good news.
  • 2. The evening sky was aglow with hues of pink and orange.
  • 3. The candles left the room aglow in a soft light.
  • 4. His cheeks were aglow from the winter chill.

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