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
Michelle Barker2
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
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
Esther Forbes3
: highly enthusiastic and favorable
a movie that has received glowing reviews
a glowing introduction
a glowing description
glowingly
adverb
Over small cups of strong coffee in a cheerless reception room, he spoke glowingly of his native land.
—Burton Bernstein
Burton Bernstein
Examples of glowing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The multi-talented star, who was pregnant with twins Max and Emme, was absolutely glowing.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fox News is going to glorify Trump — their pregame coverage was surprisingly glowing, even for them.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
These were former staff, not still working for him, but their glowing references convinced the hiring company that this Head of Brand was a talent magnet and builder.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Spirit Award Bailey Hubbard, Mount Notre Dame The senior has been a glowing example of leadership through the Girls Athletic Association, leading pep rallies, cheers at games and bringing her energy and joy to those around her.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
The heat from the sun leaves gases and dust in a comet’s wake, creating a glowing trail that can extend millions of miles.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
During a total solar eclipse, the corona comes into view as faint wisps around a glowing halo when the moon blocks light from the sun’s surface.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
In recent days, lots of users checked their TV, tablet, or phone to find the streaming app had a new logo — the iconic Disney blue replaced by a glowing green background.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
But despite its glowing reputation, meditation doesn’t come naturally or easily to everyone.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Fox News is going to glorify Trump — their pregame coverage was surprisingly glowing, even for them.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
These were former staff, not still working for him, but their glowing references convinced the hiring company that this Head of Brand was a talent magnet and builder.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Spirit Award Bailey Hubbard, Mount Notre Dame The senior has been a glowing example of leadership through the Girls Athletic Association, leading pep rallies, cheers at games and bringing her energy and joy to those around her.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
The heat from the sun leaves gases and dust in a comet’s wake, creating a glowing trail that can extend millions of miles.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
During a total solar eclipse, the corona comes into view as faint wisps around a glowing halo when the moon blocks light from the sun’s surface.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
In recent days, lots of users checked their TV, tablet, or phone to find the streaming app had a new logo — the iconic Disney blue replaced by a glowing green background.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
But despite its glowing reputation, meditation doesn’t come naturally or easily to everyone.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glowing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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