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adjective

Definition of glowingnext
1
as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire

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2
as in red
having a healthy reddish skin tone was glowing after spending an afternoon outside splitting firewood

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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) her glowing face made it evident she'd been offered the job

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4
as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling glowing declarations of everlasting love

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glowing

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verb

present participle of glow
1
as in burning
to be on fire especially brightly the coals glowed red-hot

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2
as in blushing
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride

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Recent Examples of glowing
Adjective
After the leaves fall, the orange, sweet fruit remains on the branches, resembling glowing lanterns. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin. — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Still, given the national attention given last winter to the air conditioning not working properly in an Angel Stadium weight room, Neto said the evaluation from the Rams’ locker room was glowing. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The best body scrubs are a cheat code to achieving healthy, glowing skin fast. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowing
  1. shining
  2. red
  3. bright
  4. warm
  5. burning
  6. blushing
  7. luminous
  8. ruddy
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • As Florian Wirtz was substituted during Liverpool’s 2-2 opening day draw at Newcastle United, the German midfielder sat on the bench, retrieved a bottle of dark red liquid, and began to drink.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The main colors here are black and white, with flashes of red and blue.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Casita looks good enough to sit on a desk and those super bright RGB LED’s really glow.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • That means typically warmer water, such as around Indonesia, moves east to a normally cooler part of the Pacific, near Peru — pushed along by Kelvin waves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This August was Earth’s hottest on record and could mark the start of a record-breaking warm stretch that would likely culminate in a record-hot 2027 — and possibly 2026 — globally.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Verb
  • There was a time, not that long ago, when the average suburban street was full of unannounced drop-ins, the smell of burning charcoal, and scattered lawn chairs.
    — John Mac Ghlionn, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
  • On his back, Saint Michael is forever emerging from a burning Jerusalem.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of burning
Verb
  • Accent with berries like holly and nandina, which are a pretty blushing orange shade this time of year but will turn red for the holidays.
    — James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As the clock edges toward midnight on October 27, book stores and e-tailers across the globe will be blushing with anticipation.
    — Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blushing
Adjective
  • Gilly’s Enchanting Makeup If Bullock has a more natural, matte makeup look in the sequel, Kidman’s vibe is more whimsical and luminous to juxtapose the personalities of the sisters.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Because what Company does have is a deep sense of place and an austere, luminous beauty.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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