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aureole vs glow

glow vs aureole

aureole and glow both are nouns.

aureole is not a verb while glow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aureole Yes No No No
glow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, glow is a hypernym of aureole; that is, glow is a word with a broader meaning than aureole:
  • aureole: the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
  • glow: the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Other hypernyms of aureole include glowing, radiance.
aureole (noun) glow (noun)
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint light from nonthermal sources
the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse an appearance of reflected light
a feeling of considerable warmth
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
a steady even light without flames
an alert and refreshed state
aureole (verb) glow (verb)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be exuberant or high-spirited
emit a steady even light without flames
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
shine intensely, as if with heat
Difference between aureole and glow

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