Glowing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Glowing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of glow.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of glow.
More Meanings
- The action of glowing.
- That glows or glow.
- (figuratively) Full of praise.
Example Sentences
glowing embers
He received glowing references from his previous employers.
Nikkei reported other papers included text that said “do not highlight any negatives” and some gave more specific instructions on glowing reviews it should offer.
The coldness having now arrived at its acme, or highest point of intensity, glowings of heat were perceived in the intervals between the rigors or successions. These glowings grew gradually stronger […]
Word Forms
- glowings
Synonyms for glowing
Depending on context, synonyms include lucent, bright, lambent, luminous, enthusiastic, glow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aglow, radiance, bright, luminous, lucent, lambent.
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