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

In the center of it all, under a Plexiglas box atop a glowing tower, sat the $5 million cash prize—stacks and stacks of real dollar bills.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, the light came from glowing clouds of debris created by violent collisions.

From Science Daily

In separate speeches Wednesday, Xi offered glowing accounts of his administration’s record over the past year, citing advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and military modernization.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, A Firmer Hand - which mixed artful indie rock and synth-pop with open, emotional lyrics regarding Hawk's relationships with various men - marked a step up for the singer, resulting in glowing reviews.

From BBC

It's taken from the inside of the furnace, and shows plasma - gas heated to about 1,000C - glowing brightly.

From BBC

Related Words

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