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glow vs aureole

aureole vs glow

glow and aureole both are nouns.

glow is a verb but aureole is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glow Yes No Yes No
aureole Yes No No No
As nouns, aureole is a hyponym of glow; that is, aureole is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than glow:
  • glow: the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
  • aureole: the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
Other hyponyms of glow include corona.
glow (noun) aureole (noun)
light from nonthermal sources an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
an appearance of reflected light the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse
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
glow (verb) aureole (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 glow and aureole

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