glowing UK /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/US /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/adjective 2noun 1forms 3 adjective2 •That glows or glow. •(figurative) Full of praise.He received glowing references from his previous employers. noun1 •The action of glowing. formsglowings · more glowing · most glowing