I. ˈglō 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 glow ing in the darkness
b.
(1) : to have a rich warm typically ruddy color
cheeks glow ing with health
(2) : flush , blush
the children glow ed with excitement
2.
a. : to experience a sensation of or as if of heat
glow ing with rage
b. : to show exuberance or elation
glow with pride
• glow·ing·ly -iŋ-lē adverb
II. noun
Date: 1600
1. : brightness or warmth of color ; especially : redness
2.
a. : warmth of feeling or emotion
b. : a sensation of warmth
the drug produces a sustained glow
3.
a. : the state of glowing with heat and light
b. : light such as is emitted by a solid body heated to luminosity : incandescence