Shining brightly or glowing with light, warmth, or emotion; radiant and bright.
Combining the prefix 'a-' (meaning 'in a state of') with 'glow' (from Old English 'glōwan'). The prefix changes 'glow' from a noun/verb to describe a state, similar to words like 'ablaze' and 'aflame.'
The 'a-' prefix in words like 'aglow,' 'ablaze,' and 'afire' comes from Old English and creates this poetic quality—it's why Shakespeare could write about cheeks 'aglow' and it sounds more beautiful than just saying 'glowing.'
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