glowing

adjective

glow·​ing ˈglō-iŋ 

1

: producing light

a glowing computer screen

: shining with or as if with warmth or heat

a glowing fire

Night falls and suddenly you see glowing eyes everywhere.

—Michelle Barker

2

a

: marked by a rich, warm coloration

… small hotels and apartment houses in the south Miami Beach area … have been refurbished in glowing sunset colors …

—Time

b

: radiantly healthful

a glowing complexion

glowing good health

Madge, whom he had always liked the least of the Lapham girls, was rosy, glowing, and beaming.

—Esther Forbes

3

: highly enthusiastic and favorable

a movie that has received glowing reviews

a glowing introduction

a glowing description

glowingly

ˈglō-iŋ-lē 

adverb

Over small cups of strong coffee in a cheerless reception room, he spoke glowingly of his native land.

—Burton Bernstein

Examples of glowing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors throughout the state can experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a 30-foot ribbon tree, 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20-foot Starburst, Christmas sleigh, and more. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024

Coming to New York after its debut in Montreal, these 20 spheres respond to light sources like flashlights and smartphones, inviting visitors to interact with their glowing surfaces. —David Hochman, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Gold mining shaped early California and fast-tracked its status from territory to statehood, fueled by a population boom seeking glowing fortunes. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glowing

• in glowing terms