Word
glowing
Phoneticsglow·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɫoʊɪŋ/
UK/ɡlˈəʊɪŋ/
Definitions
01shining softly
B1 · Intermediate
adj. shining with a soft, steady light.
adj. emitting a steady, soft luminescence without a visible flame.
“The glowing embers of the campfire kept us warm through the night.”
“The glowing dials of the cockpit instruments provided the only illumination in the cabin during the long overnight flight.”
02healthy or happy
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. looking very healthy, warm, or happy.
adj. characterised by a physical appearance of health, warmth, or intense emotion.
“She returned from her summer holiday with a glowing tan.”
“The bride stood at the altar with a glowing expression that captured the attention of everyone in the cathedral.”
03full of praise
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. expressing great praise or approval.
adj. expressing enthusiastic praise or highly favourable appreciation.
“The young chef received a glowing review from the city's top food critic.”
“The retiring professor was moved by the glowing tributes delivered by his former students during the ceremony.”
Synonyms
04the act of shining
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the state or process of shining with a soft light.
n. the action or state of emitting a steady, soft light.
“The soft glowing of the television was the only light in the dark room.”
“The rhythmic glowing of the deep-sea organisms created a surreal atmosphere for the researchers in the submersible.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“With a flat, starry disk and diffusely glowing center, NGC 4698 looks a lot like a typical spiral galaxy—but this galaxy is far from normal.” “The data reveal everything from rare stars and glowing nebulae to hundreds of thousands of X-ray sources and supermassive black holes changing over time.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/glowing