Find the word that fits

Glow: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

Try an example: important law show help change happy
26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593 searchable synonym connections
350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning

Glow

To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent.

77 useful connections shown 38 reviewed relationships and 39 broader connections.
Best place to begin

Reviewed alternatives and contrasts

These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.

Broader term 18

Appear 76% connected

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Beam 76% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Brightness 76% connected

The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Effulgence 76% connected

The state of being effulgent; extreme brilliancy; a flood of light; great luster or brightness; splendor.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Experience 76% connected

Trial, as a test or experiment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Feel 76% connected

To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by those of the skin; t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Feeling 76% connected

of Feel

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Healthiness 76% connected

The state of being healthy or healthful; freedom from disease.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Light 76% connected

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Look 76% connected

To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; --…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Luminosity 76% connected

The quality or state of being luminous; luminousness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Radiance 76% connected

Alt. of Radiancy

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Radiancy 76% connected

The quality of being radiant; brilliancy; effulgence; vivid brightness; as, the radiance of the sun.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Radiate 76% connected

To emit rays; to be radiant; to shine.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Refulgence 76% connected

Alt. of Refulgency

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Refulgency 76% connected

The quality of being refulgent; brilliancy; splender; radiance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Seem 76% connected

To appear, or to appear to be; to have a show or semblance; to present an appearance; to look; to strike one's apprehension or fancy as being; to be…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Shine 76% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 2

Aureole 76% connected

A celestial crown or accidental glory added to the bliss of heaven, as a reward to those (as virgins, martyrs, preachers, etc.) who have overcome the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Corona 76% connected

A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Manner of action 2

Flush 76% connected

To flow and spread suddenly; to rush; as, blood flushes into the face.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Gutter 76% connected

A channel at the eaves of a roof for conveying away the rain; an eaves channel; an eaves trough.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Derivationally related 6

Beam 74% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Beam 74% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Candent 74% connected

Heated to whiteness; glowing with heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Candent 74% connected

Heated to whiteness; glowing with heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Incandescence 74% connected

A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Incandescence 74% connected

A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 10

Beam 92% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Burn 92% connected

To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; -- frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Freshness 92% connected

The state of being fresh.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gleam 92% connected

To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gleaming 92% connected

of Gleam

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Glowing 92% connected

of Glow

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Incandescence 92% connected

A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Radiance 92% connected

Alt. of Radiancy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Radiate 92% connected

To emit rays; to be radiant; to shine.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Shine 92% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Explore further

Words from the same subject

These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.

Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.