Aglow
adjective
Brightly shining or brightly lighted.
The room was aglow with the light from the fireplace.
Often appears as...
- face aglow
- room aglow
Usage tips
General,Literary
adjective
Noticeably excited or passionate.
She was aglow with happiness when she received the news.
Often appears as...
- aglow with happiness
- aglow with passion
adjective
Brightly shining or brightly lighted.
The room was aglow with the light from the fireplace.
Often appears as...
- face aglow
- room aglow
Usage tips
General,Literary
adjective
Noticeably excited or passionate.
She was aglow with happiness when she received the news.
Often appears as...
- aglow with happiness
- aglow with passion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Imagery
'Aglow' often paints a vivid picture in descriptive and poetic contexts, evoking warmth and light.
With every candle lit, the chapel grew aglow, bathing the quiet space in a soft, golden hue.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
In a metaphorical sense, 'aglow' can describe a person who radiates happiness or warmth, not just light.
Her grandmother's face was aglow as she recounted tales of her childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Atmospheric Setting
'Aglow' adds ambiance to a setting, suggesting a cozy, welcoming atmosphere often associated with light.
The night market was aglow with lanterns, creating an enchanting scene for the visitors.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Imagery
'Aglow' often paints a vivid picture in descriptive and poetic contexts, evoking warmth and light.
With every candle lit, the chapel grew aglow, bathing the quiet space in a soft, golden hue.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
In a metaphorical sense, 'aglow' can describe a person who radiates happiness or warmth, not just light.
Her grandmother's face was aglow as she recounted tales of her childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Atmospheric Setting
'Aglow' adds ambiance to a setting, suggesting a cozy, welcoming atmosphere often associated with light.
The night market was aglow with lanterns, creating an enchanting scene for the visitors.
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Imagery
'Aglow' often paints a vivid picture in descriptive and poetic contexts, evoking warmth and light.
With every candle lit, the chapel grew aglow, bathing the quiet space in a soft, golden hue.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Warmth
In a metaphorical sense, 'aglow' can describe a person who radiates happiness or warmth, not just light.
Her grandmother's face was aglow as she recounted tales of her childhood adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Atmospheric Setting
'Aglow' adds ambiance to a setting, suggesting a cozy, welcoming atmosphere often associated with light.
The night market was aglow with lanterns, creating an enchanting scene for the visitors.
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Video examples
How radio telescopes...
and it's formed from electrons spiraling around cosmic magnetic fields. So the plane is aglow with this light. And we can also see strange tufts coming off of it, and objects which don't appear to line up with anything that we can see with our own eyes.
Video examples
How radio telescopes...
and it's formed from electrons spiraling around cosmic magnetic fields. So the plane is aglow with this light. And we can also see strange tufts coming off of it, and objects which don't appear to line up with anything that we can see with our own eyes.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Ian Gillan
English Musician
There used to be a time when people used to hold up cigarette lighters and candles at concerts, and the place was aglow to celebrate the end of the evening, or during a slow song, there was this congregational euphoria that used to exist. It still does, but now it's a question of iPhones being held up.
Quote examples
Ian Gillan
English Musician
There used to be a time when people used to hold up cigarette lighters and candles at concerts, and the place was aglow to celebrate the end of the evening, or during a slow song, there was this congregational euphoria that used to exist. It still does, but now it's a question of iPhones being held up.
Example 1 of 1
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