glowing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
   radiance; glow.
   
2. verb emit a steady even light without flames
   glow.
   
   • The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden
3. verb have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   shine; beam; radiate; glow.
   
   • Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
4. verb shine intensely, as if with heat
   burn; glow.
   
   • The coals were glowing in the dark
   • The candles were burning
5. verb be exuberant or high-spirited
   glow.
   
   • Make the people's hearts glow
6. verb experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
   shine; beam; radiate; glow.
   
   • She was beaming with joy
   • Her face radiated with happiness
7. adjective satellite highly enthusiastic
   
   • glowing praise

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