Glow
/ɡloʊ/noun
To emit light or appear brightly.
Did you know?In ancient times, glowing embers were believed to hold the spirits of ancestors, illuminating pathways between worlds.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“To shine or to be bright.”
Old English
Old English
glōwan
“To shine or burn, often used to describe the light of a fire.”
Middle English
Middle English
glouwen
“To shine or emit light, often in a soft or steady manner.”
Modern English
English
glow
“To emit a steady light, often with warmth or radiance.”