afterglows
|af-ter-glows|
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/ˈæf.tɚˌɡloʊz/
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/ˈɑːf.təˌɡləʊz/
(afterglow)
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 been used in English since the 19th century to describe the light seen after sunset.
Initially, it referred specifically to the light after sunset, but it has evolved to include metaphorical uses describing lingering feelings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the light or radiance remaining in the sky after the sun has set.
The afterglows painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
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Noun 2
a pleasant feeling or memory that remains after an event has passed.
She was still in the afterglow of her wedding day.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 08:07