ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. The action of glowing.
  2. That glows or glow.
  3. (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

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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