Glow means to give off light that is soft and steady. It is not bright like a fire, but gentle and warm. We use this to talk about lights or objects that shine quietly.
The lamp glows softly at night.
Her phone screen glows in the dark.
Glow can mean that someone's skin looks healthy, warm, or happy. It often shows in the face when a person feels strong or happy. This meaning is about color and feeling, not light.
She glows with happiness today.
After running, his cheeks glow red.
Glow as a noun means a soft light that something gives out. It is steady and not bright like fire or bulbs. We see the glow in dark places or from light sources.
There is a glow from the candle.
The glow of the fire was warm.
Glow as a noun can also mean a feeling of happiness or pride on someone's face. It shows in the skin as a warm, healthy look. It is about feelings and looks together.
She had a glow after good news.
His glow showed he felt proud.
Glow can mean to give off light without heat, like in glow-in-the-dark things. This is often natural or chemical light that shines in the dark but does not feel warm. It is a special kind of light.
The stars glow at night in the sky.
Some toys glow in the dark.
Glow can mean to burn slowly with soft red light, like coal or embers in a fire. The heat is present but the flames are not big. This meaning is about fire and warmth.
The coal glows red in the fire.
The embers glow long after fire.
Glow can also mean to talk about someone with pride and happiness. This is a figurative use. When you glow about someone, you feel very proud and pleased.
She glowed about her son's success.
He glowed when talking of her beauty.
