Main Entry: 1glow
Pronunciation: \ˈglō\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English glōwan; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow
Date: before 12th century
1 a : to shine with or as if with an intense heat {embers glowing in the darkness} b (1) : to have a rich warm typically ruddy color {cheeks glowing with health} (2) : flush, blush {the children glowed with excitement}
2 a : to experience a sensation of or as if of heat {glowing with rage} b : to show exuberance or elation {glow with pride}
2 a : to experience a sensation of or as if of heat {glowing with rage} b : to show exuberance or elation {glow with pride}
— glow·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
