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glowing

UK
/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

Translations

glowinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
More precise classification; adjective derived from present participle of 'glow'.
lumineuxAu sens d’une lumière ou d’une chaleur constante.
The glowing embers in the fireplace provided a warm ambiance to the room.
Les braises lumineuses dans la cheminée donnaient une ambiance chaleureuse à la pièce.
élogieuxAu sens de louanges ou d’admiration très positives.
She received glowing reviews for her performance in the play.
Elle a reçu des critiques élogieuses pour sa prestation dans la pièce.
rayonnantPour une apparence saine, un teint ou une peau éclatante.
After a week at the beach, her skin had a glowing tan.
Après une semaine à la plage, sa peau avait un hâle rayonnant.
Additional translations
brillantPossible dans un contexte descriptif de lumière, moins précis que « lumineux ».
Synonyms
radiant
luminous
shining
brilliant
incandescent
vivid
bright
gleaming
beaming
resplendent
Antonyms
dull
dim
dark
glowingnoun
UK
/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act/state of emitting light.
lueurAu sens d’une lumière douce et continue.
The gentle glowing of the coals lit up the dark room.
La douce lueur des braises illuminait la pièce sombre.
Additional translations
rayonnementAu sens de radiance, plus soutenu ou plus abstrait.
Synonyms
glow
radiance
luminosity
brilliance
sheen
luminescence
incandescence
lustre
glowverb

glowing

Gerund

glowed
Past Simple
glowed
Past Participle
glowing
Gerund
UK
/ɡləʊ/
US
/ɡloʊ/
luirePour une lumière douce et sans flamme.
The embers glowed softly in the dark.
Les braises luisaient doucement dans l'obscurité.
rayonnerPour exprimer une émotion forte ou un état de bonheur.
She glowed with pride as she accepted the award.
Elle rayonnait de fierté en recevant le prix.
Additional translations
brillerPour une lumière ou une couleur intense et chaude.
Synonyms
shine
radiate
gleam
glimmer
sparkle
luminate
emit light
be luminous
Antonyms
dull
fade
darken

Definitions

glowinggerund / present participle
Emitting a steady light or heat.
The glowing embers in the fireplace provided a warm ambiance to the room.
Expressing great praise or admiration.
She received glowing reviews for her performance in the play.
Having a warm, healthy color, often used to describe skin.
After a week at the beach, her skin had a glowing tan.
glowingnoun
The act or state of emitting a steady light or radiance.
The gentle glowing of the coals lit up the dark room.
glowverb
To emit a steady light without flame.
The embers glowed softly in the dark.
To exhibit a strong, warm color or light.
The sunset glowed with vibrant hues of orange and pink.
To show a strong emotion, such as happiness or excitement, through one's expression or demeanor.
She glowed with pride as she accepted the award.
To appear bright or radiant.
His face glowed with health after the long vacation.
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