afterglow

noun
High School
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

The mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high.

5

An afterparty.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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