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afterglow

The word “afterglow” has 3 syllables: af-ter-glow

It's pronounced as /ˈæf.tɚˌɡloʊ/

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In the thesaurus, “afterglow” has 160 synonyms and 72 antonyms.

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Synonyms for afterglow

Antonyms for afterglow

Meanings of afterglow

  • noun
    1. The glow seen in the sky after sunset.
    2. The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling.
    3. The light emitted by a phosphor after excitation.
    4. The mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high.
    5. An afterparty.

Example Sentences

  • The sky was filled with a beautiful afterglow after sunset.
  • She enjoyed the warm afterglow of her recent success.
  • The couple sat quietly in the afterglow of the celebration.
  • A soft afterglow remained in the room after the candles burned out.
  • The audience lingered in the emotional afterglow of the performance.

On this page you'll find 232 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to afterglow, such as: afterclap, aftereffect, afterlight, aftermath, aftershock, aggravation, agitation.

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