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glow vs effulgence

effulgence vs glow

glow and effulgence both are nouns.

glow is a verb but effulgence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glow Yes No Yes No
effulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, effulgence is a hypernym of glow; that is, effulgence is a word with a broader meaning than glow:
  • glow: an appearance of reflected light
  • effulgence: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Other hypernyms of glow include radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency, shine.
glow (noun) effulgence (noun)
light from nonthermal sources the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
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
glow (verb) effulgence (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 effulgence

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