How Do You Spell OUTGLOW?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtɡlˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Outglow is a transitive verb that means to surpass someone or something in shining or radiating light. Its spelling may seem strange, but it follows the predictable pattern of English orthography. The prefix "out-" means "more than," and the root word "glow" has a long "o" sound and a silent "w" at the end. Thus, the word is spelled as "outglow" /aʊtˈɡloʊ/ with emphasis on the first syllable. While this verb is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can add creative flair to descriptive writing.

OUTGLOW Meaning and Definition

  1. Outglow is a verb that refers to the act of surpassing or outshining in terms of radiance or brilliance. When someone or something outglows another, it means they emit a greater or more vibrant light or glow, metaphorically or literally.

    The term "outglow" can be used to describe various situations. In a literal sense, it can depict a light source that outshines its surroundings, such as a dazzling sun outglowing the stars in the sky. It can also describe a radiant object or material that emits a bright, luminous glow, overpowering other less luminous elements around it.

    Metaphorically, "outglow" can be applied to individuals who possess remarkable charisma or outstanding qualities that shine brighter than their peers. It may refer to someone who exhibits an exceptional talent, intelligence, or personality that distinguishes them from others in a remarkable way, overshadowing their achievements or abilities. In this context, "outglow" implies surpassing expectations or standards.

    Overall, "outglow" embodies a notion of emitting or radiating a surpassing brilliance or prominence, either literally in relation to light or metaphorically in terms of exceptional qualities or achievements.

Etymology of OUTGLOW

The word "outglow" is a compound word consisting of the prefix "out-" and the verb "glow".

The prefix "out-" in English is derived from the Old English "ūt" or "ūte", meaning "outer" or "outside". It often indicates movement away from a point or a state of being exterior or beyond. In the context of "outglow", it conveys the idea of surpassing or exceeding in terms of glowing.

The verb "glow" is of Middle English origin, derived from the Old English word "glōwan", which meant "to shine" or "to burn". It is related to the Old High German word "gluoen" and Middle Dutch word "gloeyen". The word eventually evolved to its current form in the English language.

Conjugate verb Outglow

CONDITIONAL

I would outglow
you would outglow
he/she/it would outglow
we would outglow
they would outglow

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outglowing
you would be outglowing
he/she/it would be outglowing
we would be outglowing
they would be outglowing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outglow
you would have outglow
he/she/it would have outglow
we would have outglow
they would have outglow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outglowing
you would have been outglowing
he/she/it would have been outglowing
we would have been outglowing
they would have been outglowing

FUTURE

I will outglow
you will outglow
he/she/it will outglow
we will outglow
they will outglow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outglowing
you will be outglowing
he/she/it will be outglowing
we will be outglowing
they will be outglowing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outglowed
you will have outglowed
he/she/it will have outglowed
we will have outglowed
they will have outglowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outglowing
you will have been outglowing
he/she/it will have been outglowing
we will have been outglowing
they will have been outglowing

IMPERATIVE

you outglow
we let´s outglow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outglow

PAST

I outglowed
you outglowed
he/she/it outglowed
we outglowed
they outglowed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outglowing
you were outglowing
he/she/it was outglowing
we were outglowing
they were outglowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

outglowed

PAST PERFECT

I had outglowed
you had outglowed
he/she/it had outglowed
we had outglowed
they had outglowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outglowing
you had been outglowing
he/she/it had been outglowing
we had been outglowing
they had been outglowing

PRESENT

I outglow
you outglow
he/she/it outglows
we outglow
they outglow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outglowing
you are outglowing
he/she/it is outglowing
we are outglowing
they are outglowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outglowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outglowed
you have outglowed
he/she/it has outglowed
we have outglowed
they have outglowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outglowing
you have been outglowing
he/she/it has been outglowing
we have been outglowing
they have been outglowing