What does "glowing" mean?

1. (shining softly) shining with a soft, steady light. 2. (healthy or happy) looking very healthy, warm, or happy. 3. (full of praise) expressing great praise or approval. 4. (the act of shining) the state or process of shining with a soft light.

glowing

adj. · n.

US //ˈɡɫoʊɪŋ// UK //ɡlˈəʊɪŋ// glow·ing

1 shining softly (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

shining with a soft, steady light.

emitting a steady, soft luminescence without a visible flame.

Example

The glowing embers of the campfire kept us warm through the night.

Example

The glowing dials of the cockpit instruments provided the only illumination in the cabin during the long overnight flight.
- dark
- dim
2 healthy or happy (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

looking very healthy, warm, or happy.

characterised by a physical appearance of health, warmth, or intense emotion.

Example

She returned from her summer holiday with a glowing tan.

Example

The bride stood at the altar with a glowing expression that captured the attention of everyone in the cathedral.
- pale
- wan

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3 full of praise (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

expressing great praise or approval.

expressing enthusiastic praise or highly favourable appreciation.

Example

The young chef received a glowing review from the city's top food critic.

Example

The retiring professor was moved by the glowing tributes delivered by his former students during the ceremony.
- complimentary
- enthusiastic
- laudatory
- scathing
- critical
4 the act of shining (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the state or process of shining with a soft light.

the action or state of emitting a steady, soft light.

Example

The soft glowing of the television was the only light in the dark room.

Example

The rhythmic glowing of the deep-sea organisms created a surreal atmosphere for the researchers in the submersible.
- glow
- luminescence