GLOWING Synonyms: 286 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of glowing

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire

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as in red

having a healthy reddish skin tone was glowing after spending an afternoon outside splitting firewood

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as in bright

having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness) her glowing face made it evident she'd been offered the job

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as in warm

having or expressing great depth of feeling glowing declarations of everlasting love

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verb

present participle of glow

as in burning

to be on fire especially brightly the coals glowed red-hot

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as in blushing

to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride

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Recent Examples of glowing

Adjective

Its prebiotics give skin a glowing, youthful-looking complexion, while hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract deliver a burst of hydration to revive dry, dull skin. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026

Verb

Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The actress certainly isn’t the only fan of the L'Oréal Paris Tinted Serum Foundation, according to its glowing reviews. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glowing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowing

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

This Lulus dress looks almost identical to the style spotted on Middleton from the flutter sleeves to the statement-making white and red floral pattern.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Balogun, who saw his red-card suspension set aside enabling him to play in Monday night’s win-or-done match.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of red

Adjective

Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Definition of bright

Verb

The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of burning

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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026

Definition of blushing

Adjective

While not a new concept, this K-beauty term for clear, poreless, luminous, and seemingly transparent skin continues to be the gold standard for beauty editors and, well, everyone else.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
In person, Monaghan has that same easy warmth and luminous glow.

— Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 2 July 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.

— Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.

— Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026

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