glowing
Americanadjective
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rich and warm in coloring.
glowing colors.
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showing the radiance of health, excitement, etc..
glowing cheeks.
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warmly favorable or complimentary.
a glowing account of her work.
- Synonyms:
- unstinting, rapturous, enthusiastic, wholehearted, ardent
adjective
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emitting a steady bright light without flames
glowing embers
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warm and rich in colour
the room was decorated in glowing shades of gold and orange
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flushed and rosy, as from exercise or excitement
glowing cheeks
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displaying or indicative of extreme satisfaction, pride, or emotion
he gave a glowing account of his son's achievements
Other Word Forms
- glowingly adverb
- unglowing adjective
Etymology
Origin of glowing
before 1000; Middle English glowynge, Old English glowende. See glow, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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These events may appear as faint glowing effects, somewhat similar to auroras, and they set off a chain of electrochemical reactions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
The note sounds like a glowing endorsement of both the company and its management—so why is Lee sidelined on the stock?
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
However, given the glowing terms chief executive has previously spoken about Howe, who he called a "special" manager in December, it was not exactly a resounding show of faith.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
As the first months passed, and their audience widened and sent glowing feedback, they began to realize they were having a big impact and touching lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
I am inside a glowing tunnel, otherworldly and beautiful.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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