aglow

[uh-gloh]

adjective

1. glowing: glowing.

   a house aglow with lights; a face aglow with happiness.

aglow

/ əˈɡləʊ /

adjective

1. (postpositive) glowing

Word History and Origins

Origin of aglow¹

First recorded in 1810–20; a- ¹ + glow

Example Sentences

After being smoothly propelled from the wings, it stood for a moment alone, its lid aglow with reflected top lights.

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The sky behind it is aglow with a bright golden hue that rises through orange and red into a warm chestnut brown, suggesting night.

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Below deck, aglow with the light of a dozen computer monitors, is the Combat Information Centre.

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Adding to this trio of celestial jewels, a waxing crescent moon will be aglow with light from the Earth shortly after sunset.

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With the sun now aglow Monday over downtown Los Angeles, Bass retreated to the glass-walled green room adjacent to the briefing area for a series of live radio spots.

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