afterglow
Translation
afterglow, lingering glow, pleasant feeling
Examples
We watched the afterglow of the sunset.
We watched the afterglow of the sunset.
She was in the afterglow of a successful performance.
She was in the afterglow of a successful performance.
Grammar Patterns
((the afterglow)) of ((sth.)) the pleasant feeling or light that remains after an event She was in the afterglow of a successful performance.
Similar Words
reminiscence, lingering feeling, twilight
Etymology
From 'after' + 'glow'. The glow remaining in the sky after the sun has set, or a pleasant feeling after an event.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'glow' in the sky 'after' the sun has set.