Afterglow

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/

Definitions of afterglow

noun a glow or light that remains after something has gone; the pleasant feeling that lingers after an enjoyable experience

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful afterglow in the sky after the sun set.

A2 The afterglow of the campfire warmed us as we sat around it.

B1 The afterglow of her success lasted for days as she basked in the glory.

B2 The afterglow of their relationship lingered long after they had parted ways.

C1 The afterglow of the concert was still vivid in my mind weeks later.

C2 She basked in the afterglow of her achievements, feeling proud of all she had accomplished.

Examples of afterglow in a Sentence

formal The afterglow of the sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink.

informal We sat on the beach, enjoying the afterglow of the bonfire as we roasted marshmallows.

slang After the concert, we were still feeling the afterglow of the amazing music.

figurative Even after the storm passed, there was still an afterglow of tension lingering in the air.

Grammatical Forms of afterglow

• past tense: afterglowed
• plural: afterglows
• comparative: more afterglow
• superlative: most afterglow
• present tense: afterglows
• future tense: will afterglow
• perfect tense: have afterglowed
• continuous tense: is afterglowing
• singular: afterglow
• positive degree: afterglow
• infinitive: to afterglow
• gerund: afterglowing
• participle: afterglowed

Origin and Evolution of afterglow

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'afterglow' originated from the combination of 'after' meaning following in time or place, and 'glow' referring to a steady light or heat.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the light or glow that remains after the sun has set, 'afterglow' has evolved to also represent a feeling of warmth or contentment that lingers after an experience or event.