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

Part of that included disposing of glowing dials, which were made using radium-226.

From BBC

Behind her are large, glowing angel wings set against a golden, cloudy sky, creating a heavenly theme.

From Los Angeles Times

At the front desk, I was greeted by a host who accompanied me down the hall and into a glowing cerulean room.

From Los Angeles Times

Once inside, each rocket released four subpayloads to take measurements at multiple points within the glowing region.

From Science Daily

The honours were Macclesfield's, as illustrated by Brentford head coach Keith Andrews graciously going into their dressing room to offer his personal tribute to their display, before speaking in glowing terms about their opponents.

From BBC

Related Words

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