glowing

glow-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Emitting a steady light; softly luminous.

  2. 2.

    Having a warm, rosy appearance, especially from health or emotion.

  3. 3.

    (of praise or a review) Highly favorable and enthusiastic.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    glowing report — a very positive assessment
  • •
    glowing terms — highly complimentary language

Related words

Antonyms: critical, dim, dull
See also: brilliant, glow, radiant
Synonyms: bright, enthusiastic, luminous, radiant

Etymology

Present participle of "glow," from Old English glowan ("to glow, shine").