adj
aglow
uh-GLOH
Aglow (adj) means Glowing, or radiant with warmth, light, or emotion. Example: “Her cheeks were aglow after the long walk in the cold.”
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Glowing, or radiant with warmth, light, or emotion.
"My prayer is a rapture in blue With a world far away And your lips close to mine Tonight while our hearts are aglow Oh, tell me the words I am longing to know"
— “My Prayer”, My Prayer (1939)
"The fall wind stirs and the earth is aglow. Everything is golden."
— Maria Resto, For the Sleeping Dragons (1986)
"Her cheeks were aglow after the long walk in the cold."
"The village was aglow with lanterns during the festival."
"Kabul skies were aglow with fireworks as Afghans celebrated stunning Cricket World Cup victory over Pakistan."
— , Rare public joy in Kabul after Afghanistan’s World Cup win over Pakistan (2023)
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more aglow
- Superlative
- most aglow
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Etymology
Formed from the prefix "a-" plus "glow."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “aglow” mean?
The word “aglow” means glowing, or radiant with warmth, light, or emotion. In plain terms, lit up or glowing, whether literally with light or figuratively with excitement or happiness.
How do you pronounce “aglow”?
“Aglow” is pronounced uh-GLOH (/əˈɡloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aglow” in a sentence?
Here is “aglow” used in a sentence: “Her cheeks were aglow after the long walk in the cold.”
What part of speech is “aglow”?
“Aglow” is an adjective.
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