Glow
Glow noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners
Shadow
Shadow noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.
How words are described
| human | human glow | human shadow |
| full | full glow | full shadow |
| pale | pale glow | pale shadow |
| harsh | harsh glow | harsh shadow |
| Other adjectives: sinister, obvious, visible, powerful, constant, massive, evil, slight, dark, ominous, yellow, mysterious, eerie, different, pink, magical, creepy. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In addition, as you collect more Dark Souls and thus gain more shadow power, the glow from Mike's eyes forms a mask over his face.
Source: Video Game / Shadow Man -
Sometimes, when Sleepwalker is covered in shadow, his eyes will glow a bright red.
Source: Comicbook / Sleepwalker -
Shadow Man: Michael Le Roi in his role as Shadow Man has them, to the point where the glow grows to resemble the Mask of Shadows.
Source: Glowing Eyes of Doom
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