outglow

/ˈaʊtɡloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a glow or light that is emitted in all directions, especially from a star or a celestial body

“The distant galaxy was seen as a gentle outglow on the night sky.”

2. verb

to give off light or heat in all directions

“The new star was seen to outglow the brightest object in the constellation.”

Synonyms

  • illumination
  • radiance

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadows