glowing

adjective
UK: /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

  1. Giving off a steady light.

    1. The fire was glowing softly in the hearth, warming the room.
    2. The city skyline was glowing in the distance, a testament to human activity.

  2. Looking attractive and healthy, often with a slightly red face.

    1. She looked radiant and glowing after her vacation.
    2. After the workout, her cheeks were glowing with health and vitality.

  3. Expressing great praise or admiration.

    1. The movie received glowing reviews from all the critics.
    2. He gave a glowing tribute to his mentor, highlighting his profound influence.

Synonyms

shining radiant brilliant flaming healthy vibrant complimentary enthusiastic
glowing verb

  1. Present participle of 'glow': emitting light or heat.

    1. The embers were glowing faintly in the dark.
    2. The lava was glowing intensely as it flowed down the volcano's side.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glowing" in English means: Giving off a steady light., Looking attractive and healthy, often with a slightly red face., Expressing great praise or admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "glowing" is /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glowing": shining, radiant, brilliant, flaming, healthy, vibrant, complimentary, enthusiastic.

Example usage of "glowing": "The fire was glowing softly in the hearth, warming the room.". More examples on the page.