glow (
http://definr.com/glow)
n 1: an alert and refreshed state [syn:
freshness]
2: light from nonthermal sources [syn:
luminescence]
3: the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its
temperature is raised [syn:
incandescence]
4: a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a
glow of regret"
5: the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving
at a point on a surface [syn:
radiance,
glowing]
6: an appearance of reflected light [syn:
gleam,
gleaming,
lambency]
v 1: emit a steady even light without flames; "The fireflies were
glowing and flying about in the garden"
2: esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as
red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the
sauna" [syn:
beam,
radiate,
shine]
3: shine intensely, as if with heat; "The coals were glowing in
the dark"; "The candles were burning" [syn:
burn]
4: be exuberant or high-spirited; "Make the people's hearts
glow"
5: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from
good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with
joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness" [syn:
beam,
radiate,
shine]