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
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Photographers around the world turned out in force to capture stunning compositions of the May 2025 full moon, blending Earthly landmarks with our glowing lunar neighbor.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Body Lotion Not everyone wants to spend hours on the beach to get a tan (or risk a real tanning bed), so Jergens Natural Glow is an excellent option for achieving a glowing, bronzed look without the sun.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 May 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Photographers around the world turned out in force to capture stunning compositions of the May 2025 full moon, blending Earthly landmarks with our glowing lunar neighbor.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Body Lotion Not everyone wants to spend hours on the beach to get a tan (or risk a real tanning bed), so Jergens Natural Glow is an excellent option for achieving a glowing, bronzed look without the sun.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 May 2025
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glowing. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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