Afterglow

Alternative forms

• after-glow

Origin

From - + glow

Full definition of afterglow

Noun

1. the glow seen in the sky after sunset
2. the light emitted by an incandescent object while cooling
3. the light emitted by a phosphor after excitation
4. (sex, drugs) the mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high.
5. an afterparty

Synonyms

• (party) afterparty

Antonyms

• (post-drug euphoria) hangover
• (post-sex euphoria) post-coital tristesse