afterglow

English

noun
Definitions
  • The glow seen in the sky after sunset.
  • The light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling.
  • The light emitted by a phosphor after excitation.
  • The mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high.
  • An afterparty.

Etymology

Prefix from English glow.

Origin

English

glow

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