Glow

usgb/ɡləʊ/
verb

To produce or reflect light in the dark.

The stars glow in the dark sky.
Visual representation of "glow" - To produce or reflect light in the dark

Often appears as...

  • glow in the dark
  • fireflies glow
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Visual representation of "glow"
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Natural Light

Used to describe something naturally luminescent, often associated with the night.

Illustration for Natural Light
Firefly larvae glow softly in the garden.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes 'glow' signifies hope or positivity in a situation that seems dark.

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Her kindness was a glow in the troubled times.
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