glowing

American  

[gloh-ing] / ˈgloʊ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. incandescent.

2. rich and warm in coloring.

   glowing colors.

3. showing the radiance of health, excitement, etc..

   glowing cheeks.

4. warmly favorable or complimentary.

   a glowing account of her work.

   Synonyms:

   unstinting, rapturous, enthusiastic, wholehearted, ardent

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glowing British  

/ ˈɡləʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. emitting a steady bright light without flames

   glowing embers

2. warm and rich in colour

   the room was decorated in glowing shades of gold and orange

3. flushed and rosy, as from exercise or excitement

   glowing cheeks

4. displaying or indicative of extreme satisfaction, pride, or emotion

   he gave a glowing account of his son's achievements

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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

I sat there with the knitting in my lap, staring first at the wool, the color of oats, and then at the turf in the hearth, bits of glowing orange blocks.

From Literature

The effect transforms ordinary sunrises and sunsets into vivid displays, with glowing horizons and skies rich in gold, amber, and burnt orange, sometimes giving the landscape an almost surreal, otherworldly feel.

From BBC

Many had glowing things to say they launched coverage of the stock on Monday.

From Barron's

The glowing head backed away, came forward once more.

From Literature

She just stood there in the moonlight with a warm little smile on her face, staring out over the river, her black eyes glowing like black haws in the morning dew.

From Literature

Related Words

• flaming
• florid
• flushed
• gleaming
• luminous
• vibrant
• vivid