Antonyms for glowing


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gloh-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgloʊ ɪŋ


Definition of glowing

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from glow (v).
  • adj burning, bright
  • adj very happy, enthusiastic
Example sentences :
  • Reassured, he drew out an electric torch and set it glowing.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Her eyes were glowing with even more than their usual lusters.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Now the whole Cathedral was glowing with a reddish yellow light.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • When she came in her cheeks were glowing from her run in the frosty air.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • The sun was down, and the sky was a great, glowing mass of color.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • In a few moments this had changed to crimson; brow and cheeks were glowing with it.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The indignation of the glowing young Columbian knew no bounds.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Martin looked with admiration on her glowing face, and pressed his lips to hers.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • The blanket lay at her feet, she was triumphant, she had a superb, glowing face.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • What would the glowing tropics be, if Park Commissioners had charge of them?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 17, July 23, 1870 » by Various

Synonyms for glowing

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