afterglow

• Substantivo que designa o brilho avermelhado ou alaranjado que às vezes permanece no céu após o pôr do sol, ou a sensação agradável e nostálgica que se tem ao lembrar de um momento feliz já vivido.

A noun referring to a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset, or the pleasant feeling experienced when remembering a happy event.

1. Sky glow after sunsetB2formal

   A soft, colored light that remains in the sky for a short time after the sun has set.

   Brilho do crepúsculo

   • The afterglow of the sunset painted the clouds in shades of pink and orange.
   • We sat on the porch, watching the beautiful afterglow fade into night.
   • Photographers often capture the afterglow for its stunning colors.

   Sinônimosduskgloamingtwilight

2. Pleasant memoryB2informal

   A feeling of happiness and satisfaction that remains after a pleasant experience has ended.

   Lembrança agradável

   • The afterglow of their wedding day lasted for weeks.
   • She was still in the afterglow of her successful performance.
   • They enjoyed the afterglow of a wonderful vacation together.

   Sinônimosglowwarmth