Pronunciation: /ɡloʊɪŋ/

Definitions of glowing

verb present participle form of the verb 'glow', which means to emit light or heat

Example Sentences

A1 The fire was glowing brightly in the fireplace.

A2 She saw the stars glowing in the night sky.

B1 The candles were glowing softly on the dining table.

B2 The neon lights were glowing in the dark alleyway.

C1 The city skyline was glowing with the lights of skyscrapers.

C2 The embers of the bonfire were glowing red hot.

adjective describes a quality or characteristic of something, in this case, the quality of emitting light or heat

Example Sentences

A1 The sunflower was glowing in the sunlight.

A2 She had a glowing smile on her face as she received the award.

B1 The glowing embers of the campfire provided warmth on the cool evening.

B2 The glowing reviews of the new restaurant attracted many customers.

C1 The artist's work was praised for its glowing colors and intricate details.

C2 The actress had a glowing reputation in the industry for her talent and professionalism.

Examples of glowing in a Sentence

formal The glowing reviews from critics helped boost the film's popularity.

informal She had a glowing smile on her face when she saw the surprise party.

slang That new highlighter has my cheeks glowing like never before.

figurative His passion for the project was evident in the glowing way he talked about it.

Grammatical Forms of glowing

past tense

glowed

plural

glowings

comparative

more glowing

superlative

most glowing

present tense

glows

future tense

will glow

perfect tense

have glowed

continuous tense

is glowing

singular

glowing

positive degree

glowing

infinitive

to glow

gerund

glowing

participle

glowing

Origin and Evolution of glowing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'glowing' originated from the Middle English word 'glowen' which derived from the Old English word 'glowan'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of emitting light or heat without flame, the meaning of 'glowing' has evolved to also convey a sense of warmth, brightness, or intense emotion.