Glowing
ˈɡloʊɪŋ
Definitions
3 meaningsTo emit a soft, steady light or heat.
ˈɡloʊɪŋ
To emit light or radiate heat.
The fireflies were glowing in the twilight.
💡 Simply: Imagine a campfire at night – when the wood is burning and giving off a soft, warm light, it's glowing.
👶 For kids: Like when a fire gives off light and looks warm.
More Examples
The furnace was glowing red hot.
Her cheeks were glowing with exertion after the run.
How It's Used
"The embers of the fire were glowing."
"The sun was glowing on the horizon."
Radiating or filled with light, warmth, or a flushed appearance; characterized by a feeling of well-being or happiness.
ˈɡloʊɪŋ
Radiating or filled with light or warmth.
She had a glowing review of the book.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone's face after they get really good news. It looks happy and bright, or 'glowing'.
👶 For kids: When something looks bright and happy like it's got a light inside.
More Examples
The bride looked glowing on her wedding day.
The city lights were glowing in the distance.
How It's Used
"The artist captured the glowing sunset in his painting."
"She had a glowing complexion after the facial."
Expressing high praise, approval, or admiration; very positive.
ˈɡloʊɪŋ
Expressing praise, approval, or admiration.
The president received glowing tributes for her accomplishments.
💡 Simply: If someone gets a 'glowing review,' it means people really liked it and had great things to say – like it's shining with goodness!
👶 For kids: When people say something is really, really good and exciting.
More Examples
The play received glowing accolades from the audience.
The company's new product has earned glowing customer satisfaction.
How It's Used
"The critics gave the film glowing reviews."
"He offered a glowing endorsement of the company's new policy."
Synonyms
Burning
Emanating
Beaming
Bright
Flushed
Approving
Enthusiastic
Idioms & expressions
glowing report
A very positive and enthusiastic account or evaluation of something or someone.
"The teacher gave John a glowing report for his excellent behavior and academic performance."
From Middle English *glowen*, from Old English *glōwan* ('to glow, shine'), from Proto-Germanic *glōaną* ('to glow, shine'), from Proto-Indo-European *ghel-* ('to shine, glow').
Used since Old English times, initially referring to physical light emission, and evolving to include figurative uses like positive assessment by the 16th century.