Afterglow Definition

ăftər-glō
afterglows
noun
The atmospheric glow that remains for a short time after sunset.
American Heritage
The glow remaining after a light has gone, as after sunset.
Webster's New World
The light emitted after removal of a source of energy, especially:
American Heritage
The pleasant feeling one has after an enjoyable experience.
Webster's New World
The comfortable feeling following a pleasant experience.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Afterglow

Noun

Singular:
afterglow
Plural:
afterglows

Origin of Afterglow

  • From after- +‎ glow

    From Wiktionary

Afterglow Sentence Examples

  • The sun was down, the afterglow of sunset lingering on the horizon.

  • I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

  • She glanced up at him, basking in the afterglow of a good scare.

  • Secondly, it jolts your metabolism, which enhances the "afterglow" of training.

  • Their bodies were slick with sweat, and she lingered in the afterglow, lost in the heat and silk of his skin.

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AAFAFT

Words Ending With

WOWLOW

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Words Starting With A and Ending With W

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With A9 Letter Words Ending With W