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/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ · glow·ing
noun
  1. The act or state of emitting light; the emission of light. The glowing of the campfire kept the hikers warm through the night.
verb
  1. To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated. After the marathon, the coals were still glowing.
  2. To radiate an emotional quality like light, such as enthusiasm or fervor. She glowed with pride after receiving the award.
  3. To gaze especially passionately at something or someone. He stood there, glowing at the sunrise.
adjective
  1. Emitting light; luminous. The glowing embers lit the kitchen.
  2. Full of praise; effusively positive. The candidate received glowing references from former supervisors.
Did you know? The phrase “glowing review” emerged in the early 20th century, borrowing the visual metaphor of a warm ember to describe an enthusiastically positive critique.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026