1
: producing light
a glowing computer screen
: shining with or as if with warmth or heat
a glowing fire
Night falls and suddenly you see glowing eyes everywhere.—
Michelle Barker
Michelle Barker2
a
: marked by a rich, warm coloration
… small hotels and apartment houses in the south Miami Beach area … have been refurbished in glowing sunset colors …—Time
Time
b
: radiantly healthful
a glowing complexion
glowing good health
Madge, whom he had always liked the least of the Lapham girls, was rosy, glowing, and beaming.—Esther Forbes
Esther Forbes3
: highly enthusiastic and favorable
a movie that has received glowing reviews
a glowing introduction
a glowing description
glowingly
adverb
Over small cups of strong coffee in a cheerless reception room, he spoke glowingly of his native land.
—Burton Bernstein
Burton Bernstein
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In this model, the metal base smoothly tapers into a glowing glass orb not entirely unlike a UFO.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the last several months, videos featuring advice on how to create and apply rice water to achieve glass skin and a glowing complexion have been viewed millions of times on TikTok alone.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Cold Canyon Manor The glowing, elaborate collection of ghouls and goblins at 4632 Cold Canyon Lane is an annual favorite.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Zegler’s makeup featured a glowing look with a bold brow and soft pink lip by Kale Teter.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
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Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the last several months, videos featuring advice on how to create and apply rice water to achieve glass skin and a glowing complexion have been viewed millions of times on TikTok alone.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Cold Canyon Manor The glowing, elaborate collection of ghouls and goblins at 4632 Cold Canyon Lane is an annual favorite.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
Zegler’s makeup featured a glowing look with a bold brow and soft pink lip by Kale Teter.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glowing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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