glow
gb/ɡlˈoʊ/ us/ɡlˈoʊ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 9700
világít, dereng, izzik, fény, derengés, izzás, ragyog, sugárzik, egészséges ragyogás, egészséges szín, jóleső érzés, jóleső melegség
SLOVESO
A2
1
Vzorec užití:
[something] glows
The stars glowed faintly behind the clouds.
A csillagok halványan derengtek a felhők mögött.
Her phone screen glowed on the bedside table.
A telefonja kijelzője világított az éjjeliszekrényen.
Tiny candles glowed along the path to the house.
The city skyline glowed orange against the night sky.
The watch hands glow in the dark so you can see the time.
Učební příklady
A small light glowed in the window.
Egy kis fény világított az ablakban.
The toy glows when you turn off the light.
A játék világít, amikor lekapcsolod a villanyt.
His computer screen glowed in the dark room.
Many insects glow at night in the forest.
The numbers on the clock glow so I can read them.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'glow' for any kind of bright light, but it usually means a soft, steady light, not a strong or flashing one. For very strong light, 'shine' or 'flash' is more natural.
Význam
give off a soft, steady light
Kolokace
glow in the dark
|softly glowing
|the screen glowed
|glow faintly
|glow brightly
|the city glowed
Synonyma
shine (More general; can be stronger or harsher light, while 'glow' suggests softer, gentler light.)
Antonyma
go dark (Describes light disappearing completely, the opposite of continuing to glow.)
Témata
nature
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To shine with a soft, steady light, not bright like the sun or a lamp.
To shine with a steady, gentle light, often without a flame, or to appear softly lit.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
A2
2
Vzorec užití:
the glow of [something]
The only light came from the soft glow of the fireplace.
Az egyetlen világosságot a kandalló lágy fénye adta.
We followed the faint glow of the exit sign.
A kijáratjelző halvány fényét követtük.
The glow from the streetlamp filled the small room.
The sunset cast a pink glow over the mountains.
I could see the glow of his laptop from the hallway.
Učební příklady
I like the warm glow of candles.
Szeretem a gyertyák meleg fényét.
We saw a red glow in the sky.
Vörös fényt láttunk az égen.
The glow from the TV filled the dark room.
There was a small glow under the door.
The moon gave a gentle glow to the garden.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *'a glow light'* instead of *'a glowing light'* or *'a soft glow'*. Use 'glow' as a noun with 'of' (the glow of the lamp) or with adjectives (a warm glow).
Význam
a steady, gentle light
Kolokace
a soft glow
|a warm glow
|a faint glow
|the glow of the screen
|the glow of the fire
|the evening glow
Synonyma
radiance (More formal and literary; often suggests beauty or intensity compared to the more everyday 'glow'.)
Antonyma
darkness (The complete absence of light, the opposite of a glow.)
Témata
nature
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A soft, steady light that comes from something.
A steady, gentle light that something gives off, especially in the dark.
SLOVESO
B1
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s face/skin glows
After a week at the beach, her skin glowed.
Egy hét tengerpartozás után ragyogott a bőre.
He looked rested, and his face seemed to glow.
Kipihentnek tűnt, és az arca szinte ragyogott.
She was glowing after the long run and a hot shower.
In the photos, the bride positively glowed.
Since he started sleeping better, his face has really begun to glow.
Učební příklady
Her face glows when she smiles.
Ragyog az arca, amikor mosolyog.
After the holiday, his skin glowed.
A nyaralás után ragyogott a bőre.
She is pregnant and she really glows.
You look great today; your skin is glowing.
He now eats well, and his face glows with health.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *'glow of health'* as a verb pattern (*he glows of health*). The natural pattern is *'glow with health'* or *'have a healthy glow'*.
Význam
look bright and healthy
Kolokace
her skin glowed
|his face glowed
|glow with health
|a glowing complexion
|pregnancy glow (verb use: she glows)
Synonyma
radiate (Often used with emotions (radiate happiness); 'glow' more strongly suggests a visible change in the skin or face.)
Antonyma
look pale (Describes a face lacking color and health, opposite to glowing with health.)
Témata
appearance
|health
|emotions
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To look very healthy and bright in the face or skin.
Of a person or their skin or face: to look bright, smooth, and healthy, often with a gentle color.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
4
Vzorec užití:
a [adjective] glow
She had a healthy glow after spending the summer outdoors.
Egészséges színe volt, miután a nyarat a szabadban töltötte.
The lotion is supposed to give your skin a natural glow.
Ez a testápoló állítólag természetes ragyogást ad a bőrödnek.
Her face had a warm rosy glow in the candlelight.
Pregnancy had given her a special glow.
His cheeks lost their usual glow during the long winter.
Učební příklady
Your skin has a nice glow.
Szép, egészséges fénye van a bőrödnek.
The sun gave his face a healthy glow.
A nap egészséges színt adott az arcának.
After the run, she had a red glow in her cheeks.
This cream gives my skin a soft glow.
She liked the natural glow on her face.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say *'she has glow'* instead of *'she has a glow'* or *'a healthy glow'*. 'Glow' in this sense is a countable noun and usually needs an article.
Význam
a bright, healthy look
Kolokace
a healthy glow
|a natural glow
|a pregnancy glow
|a fresh glow
|a youthful glow
|a rosy glow
Synonyma
radiance (More formal and poetic; 'glow' is more common in everyday talk about skin and faces.)
Antonyma
pallor (A formal word for paleness or unhealthy lack of color in the skin, opposite of a healthy glow.)
Témata
appearance
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A healthy and fresh look on the face or skin.
A bright, healthy appearance of the skin or face, often with gentle color.
SLOVESO
B2
5
Vzorec užití:
[someone] glows with [emotion]
Parents glowed with pride as their children performed on stage.
A szülők büszkeségtől ragyogtak, miközben a gyerekeik a színpadon felléptek.
She glowed with happiness when she heard the news.
Ragyogott a boldogságtól, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
He walked out of the interview glowing with confidence.
The team was still glowing with excitement after their win.
They sat by the fire, glowing with satisfaction after a long day of work.
Učební příklady
She glowed with pride when her son won a prize.
Ragyogott a büszkeségtől, amikor a fia díjat nyert.
He glowed with happiness on his wedding day.
Ragyogott a boldogságtól az esküvője napján.
After the exam, she glowed with relief.
The children glowed with joy when they saw the gifts.
He glowed with excitement about his new job.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say *'glow from pride'* instead of the common pattern *'glow with pride'*. Use 'with' to introduce the emotion.
Význam
feel and show warm emotion
Kolokace
glow with pride
|glow with happiness
|glow with excitement
|glow with satisfaction
|glow with joy
Synonyma
beam (Focuses more on the big smile, while 'glow' includes the inner feeling and softer outward look.)
Antonyma
sulk (To show silent, unhappy feelings, the opposite of openly glowing with happiness or pride.)
Témata
emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To feel very happy or proud so that other people can see it on your face or in how you act.
To feel a strong, warm, positive emotion such as pride, happiness, or satisfaction that is noticeable in your face or behavior.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
6
jóleső érzés
B1
Vzorec užití:
a glow of [emotion]
She felt a warm glow of satisfaction as the audience applauded.
Jóleső elégedettség töltötte el, amikor a közönség tapsolt.
The compliment gave him a glow of confidence.
A bóktól jóleső magabiztosság töltötte el.
He still gets a little glow of pride when he talks about that project.
Helping others left her with a quiet glow inside.
There was a glow of happiness in the room after the announcement.
Učební příklady
Her kind words gave me a warm glow.
Kedves szavai jóleső melegséggel töltöttek el.
He felt a glow of pride when he finished the work.
Jóleső büszkeséget érzett, amikor befejezte a munkát.
I had a small glow of happiness after the call.
Doing something good can give you a nice glow inside.
The success gave the team a strong glow of joy.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *'glow of happy'* instead of *'glow of happiness'*. Use a noun after 'of', such as 'pride', 'joy', or 'happiness'.
Význam
a warm, pleasant feeling
Kolokace
a warm glow
|a glow of satisfaction
|a glow of pride
|a glow of happiness
|a glow inside
Synonyma
warmth (Often more general; 'a warm glow' emphasizes a rich, lasting good feeling.)
Antonyma
resentment (A strong, unpleasant feeling of anger, opposite in emotional tone to a warm glow.)
Témata
emotions
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A strong, warm good feeling, like happiness or pride.
A warm, pleasant feeling of happiness, pride, or satisfaction.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
glow
IPA
GB/ɡlˈoʊ/
US/ɡlˈoʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
glow (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (glow)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: glow
Verb
- Base: glow
- 3rd Person Singular: glows
- Present Participle: glowing
- Past: glowed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
glows
verb
glowing
verb
glowed
verb
Related words
aglow
adjective
glowingly
adverb
Advanced or less common
afterglow
noun
Výrazy
a healthy glow
1/ə hˈɛlθi ɡlˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
bright, healthy look of skin
A fresh and bright look on the face or skin that shows good health.
Příklady
- She came back from vacation with a healthy glow.
- Regular sleep and good food can give your skin a healthy glow.
a warm glow
1/ə wˈɔɹm ɡlˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
pleasant warm emotional feeling
A soft, pleasant feeling inside, often from something kind or successful.
Příklady
- Her thank-you note left me with a warm glow.
- He felt a warm glow after helping his neighbor.
glow in the dark
1/ɡlˈoʊ ˈɪn ðə dˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
give off light in darkness
To give off light so that something can be seen when it is dark.
Příklady
- These stars glow in the dark after you turn off the lights.
- The paint on the safety signs glows in the dark so people can find the exits.
glow up
1/ɡlˈoʊ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
become much more attractive
To become much more good-looking or stylish, often over a period of time.
Příklady
- He really glowed up after high school.
- People love posting before-and-after photos to show how they’ve glowed up.
glow with happiness
1/ɡlˈoʊ wˈɪθ hˈæpinəs/
fixed phrase
visibly show strong happiness
To look very happy so that other people can easily see it on your face.
Příklady
- She glowed with happiness when she held her baby for the first time.
- They were glowing with happiness as they left the wedding ceremony.
glow with health
1/ɡlˈoʊ wˈɪθ hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
look very healthy and fresh
To look very healthy and full of energy, especially in your face or skin.
Příklady
- After a few months of regular exercise, she glowed with health.
- The children returned from the summer camp glowing with health.
glow with pride
1/ɡlˈoʊ wˈɪθ pɹˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
show strong pride openly
To look and act very proud, so other people can clearly see your feeling.
Příklady
- His parents were glowing with pride at the graduation ceremony.
- She glowed with pride when her artwork was displayed in the gallery.
in the glow of
1/ˈɪn ðə ɡlˈoʊ əv/
idiom
during happy time after success
During a time when you still feel very happy or proud because something good has just happened.
Příklady
- The company is still in the glow of its recent success.
- They spent the evening in the glow of their victory.