: glowing especially with warmth or excitement

Examples of aglow in a Sentence

The lights of the city were aglow in the distance. The room was aglow with candlelight. The children were aglow with excitement. The town was aglow with pride.
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Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + glow entry 1

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aglow was in 1817

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Cite this Entry

“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aglow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

aglow

adjective
: glowing with warmth or excitement
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