glowing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.shining with a soft, steady light.
adj.emitting a steady, soft luminescence without a visible flame.
Simple“The glowing embers of the campfire kept us warm through the night.”
In context“The glowing dials of the cockpit instruments provided the only illumination in the cabin during the long overnight flight.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.looking very healthy, warm, or happy.
adj.characterised by a physical appearance of health, warmth, or intense emotion.
Simple“She returned from her summer holiday with a glowing tan.”
In context“The bride stood at the altar with a glowing expression that captured the attention of everyone in the cathedral.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.expressing great praise or approval.
adj.expressing enthusiastic praise or highly favourable appreciation.
Simple“The young chef received a glowing review from the city's top food critic.”
In context“The retiring professor was moved by the glowing tributes delivered by his former students during the ceremony.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.the state or process of shining with a soft light.
n.the action or state of emitting a steady, soft light.
Simple“The soft glowing of the television was the only light in the dark room.”
In context“The rhythmic glowing of the deep-sea organisms created a surreal atmosphere for the researchers in the submersible.”
Synonymsglowluminescence
“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.”