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glowing
[ gloh-ing ]
/ ˈgloʊ ɪŋ /
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adjective
rich and warm in coloring: glowing colors.
showing the radiance of health, excitement, etc.: glowing cheeks.
warmly favorable or complimentary: a glowing account of her work.
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glow·ing·ly, adverbun·glow·ing, adjectiveWords nearby glowing
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British Dictionary definitions for glowing
glowing
/ (ˈɡləʊɪŋ) /
adjective
emitting a steady bright light without flamesglowing embers
warm and rich in colourthe room was decorated in glowing shades of gold and orange
flushed and rosy, as from exercise or excitementglowing cheeks
displaying or indicative of extreme satisfaction, pride, or emotionhe gave a glowing account of his son's achievements
Derived forms of glowing
glowingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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