glowing

[gloh-ing]

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

glowing

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• glowingly adverb
• unglowing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glowing¹

before 1000; Middle English glowynge, Old English glowende. See glow, -ing ²

Example Sentences

In recent weeks, Moscow has dispatched media outlets to Mali to produce glowing reports about the Africa Corps and burnish its image.

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Just the sight of the glowing neon sign is enough to give them goosebumps.

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On the drive up to the Rose Bowl’s front door, underneath the legendary glowing sign, toward the picturesque purple mountains, there stands the most impactful symbol of the school that plays there.

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The Monkey King frees six puppet horses, who rise above the stage on long poles; he staggers out of the furnace with glowing red eyes.

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This year, a red-robed Chewbacca holding a glowing orb — the official symbol of Life Day — will for the first time wander Galaxy’s Edge to meet with visitors.

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Related Words

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