Glowing and Lightless

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Glowing adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire

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Lightless is an antonym for glowing.

Nearby Words: glow, glower, glowed, glowingly

Lightless adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Usage example: wondered what might be lurking in the lightless corners of the basement

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Glowing is an antonym for lightless.

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