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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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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
Several Foamposite sneakers have used glow-in-the-dark details, such as the fan-favorite Galaxy Air Foamposite One, but the upcoming release marks the first time the shoe’s upper has had a fully glowing application. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The best glowing skin doesn’t come from glitter or shimmer alone. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
For her glam, Lopez kept her hair straight and opted for neutral makeup that highlighted her glowing complexion. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 July 2026 The Quince Nappa Double-Buckle Slides cost $60 versus the $175 Arizona style—and has earned glowing reviews from buyers for cushioning and comfort. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 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
  • In a video of the incident shared with the Star-Telegram, a red SUV pulls up behind a white sedan parked in his neighbor’s driveway.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Set the Scene The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • Spring also brings out the beautiful golden club with its bright yellow flowers clustered at the tip of a spike.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Allow your eyes 20 to 30 minutes to adapt to the darkness, avoid checking bright smartphone screens and don’t use binoculars or telescopes, which will only restrict your view of the night sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • According to the Storm Prediction Center, thunderstorms with severe wind gusts will be possible in the region, where warm, humid air is creating an unstable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Joe’s is seeing strong momentum behind warm ecru and crisp bright white this summer, as shoppers gravitate toward lighter denim styles in place of traditional heavyweight indigo jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of warm
Verb
  • Instead of burning capital on traditional endorsement checks, KANE built its network organically across NBA rosters, 26 NFL franchises, and more than 60 college athletic programs, from Nebraska to Stanford to the University of Miami Hurricanes.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • All that fire in the air asks us to fan our own flames without burning it all down.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of burning
Verb
  • That gradually began to change over a few hours of Colquitt’s patient mending, shadowing, blushing, and eyelash-affixing.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of blushing
Adjective
  • Try delicate floral bloom over a luminous chrome base for a manicure that’s straight out of a fairy tale.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Kernell’s luminous third drama is a quietly devastating portrait of love, resilience, and the enduring strength of Sámi women.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.
    — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
  • Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
Definition of ruddy

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