Aglow

Pronunciation: /əˈɡloʊ/

Definitions of aglow

adjective radiant or glowing with light or color

Example Sentences

A1 The room was aglow with soft candlelight.

A2 The campfire left the forest aglow with a warm light.

B1 The city skyline was aglow with the lights of skyscrapers.

B2 The garden was aglow with colorful flowers under the setting sun.

C1 The ballroom was aglow with crystal chandeliers and golden decorations.

C2 The stage was aglow with the spotlight on the lead singer, captivating the audience.

Examples of aglow in a Sentence

formal The room was aglow with the warm light of the chandeliers.

informal The bonfire left everyone's faces aglow as they roasted marshmallows.

slang Her smile had him feeling all aglow inside.

figurative The artist's creativity was aglow with inspiration as she painted.

Grammatical Forms of aglow

• past tense: aglowed
• plural: aglows
• comparative: more aglow
• superlative: most aglow
• present tense: aglow
• future tense: will be aglow
• perfect tense: have been aglow
• continuous tense: is aglowing
• singular: aglow
• positive degree: aglow
• infinitive: to aglow
• gerund: aglowing
• participle: aglowed

Origin and Evolution of aglow

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'aglow' originated from the Old English word 'a-glowan', which meant 'to glow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aglow' has retained its meaning of being brightly lit or radiant, but it has also come to be used figuratively to describe a person or thing that is filled with excitement or enthusiasm.