■ verb
1》 give out steady light without flame.
↘have an intense colour and a slight shine.
2》 convey deep pleasure through one's expression and bearing.
↘[as adjective ~ing ] expressing great praise.
■ noun
1》 a steady radiance of light or heat.
↘a feeling or appearance of warmth.
2》 a strong feeling of pleasure or well-being: a ~ of pride.
Derivatives
~ingly adverb
Origin
OE glōwan , of Gmc origin.