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

Derived Forms

• ˈglowingly, adverb

Other Words From

• glowing·ly adverb
• un·glowing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of glowing¹

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

Example Sentences

"As the shock moves through pockets of cold gas, it travels at hypersonic speeds -- several times the speed of sound in the intergalactic medium of Stephan's Quintet* -- powerful enough to rip apart electrons from atoms, leaving behind a glowing trail of charged gas, as seen with WEAVE," Dr Arnaudova said.

From Science Daily

Roberts came with glowing reviews, which general manager Raegan Pebley, who has known Roberts for more than a decade, read aloud at the presser.

From Los Angeles Times

“He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect. Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

Invariably in very glowing terms.

From Los Angeles Times

So your phone becomes a glowing panacea for boredom and isolation.

From Slate

Related Words

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