afterglow
|af/ter/glow|
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/ˈæf.tɚˌɡloʊ/
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/ˈɑːf.təˌɡləʊ/
lingering light or satisfaction
Etymology
'afterglow' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'glow', where 'after' indicates a subsequent time and 'glow' refers to a steady radiance.
'afterglow' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Initially, it referred to the light after sunset, but it evolved to include a metaphorical sense of lingering satisfaction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the light or radiance remaining in the sky after the sun has set.
The afterglow painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
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Noun 2
a feeling of lingering happiness or satisfaction after a pleasant experience.
She was still in the afterglow of her wedding day.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 01:36