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moon glow

[/muːn ɡloʊ/]
nounpl: moon glows
brilho da lua
1. The soft, diffuse light emitted by the moon, especially during nighttime
The moon glow illuminated the garden beautifully.
O brilho da lua iluminou o jardim lindamente.
2. A luminescent or phosphorescent quality resembling moonlight
The paint had a moon glow finish that shimmered in the dark.
A tinta tinha um acabamento com brilho lunar que brilhava no escuro.
Synonyms
moonlightlunar lightmoon shine
Antonyms
darknessshadow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brilho da lua
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
luz da lua
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
brilho lunar
More formal/technical variant
Portugal
luar
Traditional poetic term for moonlight

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the light of the moon
moonlit night
bathed in moonlight
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