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glow

/ɡloʊ/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

A soft, steady light, without flame or flickering — like the light of a sunset, embers, or a lamp seen through fog.

Unlike a flash or a flicker, a glow is calm and continuous. It can describe light (the glow of a sunset) or, figuratively, a feeling of warmth or health (“a healthy glow”).

Synonyms

shine glimmer radiance
Etymology From Old English glowan, 'to shine as if red-hot.'