noun Download 🔗Share The glow seen in the sky after sunset. Examples : "After sunset, my family sat on the porch and watched the afterglows fade from pink to purple in the sky. " weather astronomy nature phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling. Examples : "After the blacksmith pulled the horseshoe from the forge, its afterglows faded from bright orange to a dull red as it cooled. " physics energy science phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The light emitted by a phosphor after excitation. Examples : "The dashboard clock still shows faint afterglows long after the car is turned off. " physics energy technology science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high. Examples : "After a week-long vacation, the memory of sunny beaches and delicious food lingered, and she felt the afterglows of relaxation for days afterward. " sensation emotion physiology mind body sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An afterparty. Examples : "The wedding reception ended at ten, but several afterglows, organized by different groups of friends, continued the celebration late into the night. " entertainment culture event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading