adj
aglow
uh-GLOH
adj
1
Glowing, or radiant with warmth, light, or emotion.
"Her cheeks were aglow after the long walk in the cold."
"The village was aglow with lanterns during the festival."
How to Use Aglow
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLit up or glowing, whether literally with light or figuratively with excitement or happiness.
Common pairings
aglow with pride
faces aglow
windows aglow
Word Forms
more aglow comparative, most aglow superlative
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Etymology
Formed from the prefix "a-" plus "glow."