Definition

A warm, yellowish light in the sky that appears before sunrise or after sunset.

Example

The sunglow painted the horizon in beautiful shades of orange and yellow.

Conversation

Did you see the sunglow this morning?

Yeah, it was beautiful! The sky was so colorful.

I love how peaceful it looks during that time.

Me too! It really makes waking up early worth it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunglow → The word is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "glow" (from Old English "glōwan", meaning to shine or emit light). The term "sunglow" refers to the warm, glowing light produced by the sun.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' shining brightly and 'glowing' warmly — that's what 'sunglow' means.

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