afterglow

/ˈæftərˌɡloʊ/
noun
  1. The light or glow that remains in the sky after the sun has set.
    • We sat on the porch and watched the beautiful afterglow of the sunset.
    • The afterglow painted the clouds in shades of pink and orange.
    • Photographers love capturing the afterglow just after the sun disappears.
  2. A pleasant feeling that remains after a happy experience or event.
    • After the concert, the fans were in an afterglow of excitement for hours.
    • She felt a warm afterglow after receiving the award for her hard work.
    • The couple enjoyed the afterglow of their wedding day during their honeymoon.
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