deglow
/diːˈɡləʊ/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To make something less bright or less glowing. It is often used in beauty, lighting, or product descriptions.
- The cream helps deglow red, shiny skin.
- We deglowed the display for a softer look.
noun
The loss of a bright glow or shine. It can also mean a softer, less intense look.
- The deglow of the lamps made the room calm.
- She liked the deglow of the evening lights.
Adinary Nuance
Deglow is not a very common everyday word. It sounds more specific and modern than dim or reduce, because it suggests taking away glow or shine. Writers may choose it in beauty, design, or product language when they want a softer, less shiny result. It is stronger and more visual than just saying “make less bright.”
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- giảm độ bóng
- Spanish
- reducir el brillo
- Chinese
- 减弱光泽
- Japanese
- 光沢を抑える
- Korean
- 광택을 줄이다
Etymology
Built in English from de- meaning “remove” and glow. It is a modern coined word, used mainly in recent commercial and descriptive writing.
Common phrases
deglow effectdeglow the skindeglow the lightsa deglowed look
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is deglow a common English word?
- No, it is rare. You may see it in beauty, design, or marketing writing.
- Is deglow formal or informal?
- It is neutral, but it sounds modern and descriptive rather than everyday.
- What is the difference between deglow and dim?
- Dim means make less bright. Deglow suggests removing a glow or shiny look.