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Afterglow Definition & Meaning

afterglow
noun
  1. a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
  2. the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"

"Afterglow" in song lyrics

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  • "As the palm trees sway in an afterglow"
    DC Talk — Somebody's Watching
  • "the afterglow"
    AOL — AOL
  • "inxs afterglow"
    AOL — AOL

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Usage tips for "afterglow"

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Frequently asked questions

What does afterglow mean?
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"
What part of speech is afterglow?
Afterglow is a noun.
How many definitions does afterglow have?
Afterglow has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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