AGLOW Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

aglow

adjective

ə-ˈglō

Definition of aglow

as in bright

having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee

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Recent Examples of aglow Rain swept across Midtown, lightning flashed above the Garden, illuminating the skyline in dramatic fashion, only to make way for a rainbow, and the Empire State Building itself aglow in blue. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The jungle is seductively aglow, chartreuse palm fronds backlit by the setting sun. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 2026 The video showed the birthday boy sitting on top of his mom's lap, eyes aglow as a giant candle sparkled atop his cake. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Here, Hancock shares more tips and tricks for setting your garden aglow with gorgeous spring color care of his favorite annual varieties. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aglow

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Adjective

An exuberant pre-dawn sky — filled with large, bright stars, a luminous crescent moon, and blue and white swirls — dominates the landscape featuring a prominent cypress tree and distant hillside village.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
But the only picture mode that comes close to being that bright also has a notably green bias and ramps up the fan noise to a level that almost anyone will consider intolerable.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.

— Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of smiling

Adjective

Each of the shooting stars can be seen racing away from the shower's apparent point of origin — or radiant — which is located close to the red giant star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
This formula feels and applies like skincare, and looks like your skin but brighter and more radiant.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiant

Adjective

Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of gleaming

Adjective

The vibe is of a cheerful — very upscale — Parisian market that’s centered around a section of fruits and vegetables displayed like in a museum.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

Skies will calm just in time for a beautiful sunny Saturday in the 70s.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
In addition to the restaurant and bars, there’s a rooftop pool surrounded by sunny yellow fringed umbrellas, comfy daybeds, and a profusion of plants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

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