glowing

• Décrit quelque chose qui émet une lumière douce et régulière, ou qui est rempli d'éloges enthousiastes.

Describes something that shines with a soft, steady light, or is full of enthusiastic praise.

1. Emitting lightB1formal

   Producing a steady, bright light without flames.

   qui émet de la lumière

   • The glowing embers lit up the dark room.
   • She wore a necklace with glowing stones.
   • The fireflies were glowing in the garden.

   Synonymesbrighteffulgentincandescentlambentluminousradiantrefulgentshining

   Antonymesblackdarkdimdullgloomy

2. Highly favorable or enthusiasticB2formal

   Expressing great praise or admiration.

   élogieux

   • The critic gave a glowing review of the new film.
   • She received glowing feedback from her manager.
   • His performance earned glowing praise from the audience.

   Synonymesappreciativecomplimentaryenthusiasticfavorablelaudatorypositive

   Antonymescriticaldamningdisparagingnegativescathingunfavorable

3. Radiant or healthy appearanceB1informal

   Having a warm, healthy, or vibrant look, often referring to skin or complexion.

   éclatant (teint radieux)

   • Her skin had a glowing complexion after the vacation.
   • He looked glowing with health after his workout.
   • The bride had a glowing smile on her wedding day.

   Synonymesbeamingbloomingfreshhealthyluminousradiantrosyvibrant

   Antonymesashenpallidpastysallowwan

• Nom désignant l'émission de lumière ou de rayonnement par une surface ou une source, ainsi que la lueur ou l'éclat apparent qui en résulte. Peut aussi renvoyer à une apparence lumineuse ou rayonnante.

A noun referring to the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface.

indénombrable

1. Radiant fluxC2formalscientific

   The amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface, measured in watts.

   Flux énergétique

   • The glowing of the surface was measured in watts per square meter.
   • Scientists calculated the glowing from the star using a radiometer.
   • The glowing of the LED was too intense for the sensor.

• Verbe désignant l'émission d'une lumière ou d'une chaleur douce sans flamme, ou l'état d'une chose qui rayonne de chaleur ou de couleur.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting light or heat without flame, or to express a state of radiant warmth or color.

1. Emit lightA2formal

   To give out steady light without flame, often softly or warmly.

   luire

   • The stars glowed brightly in the night sky.
   • The embers in the fireplace continued to glow.
   • Her phone screen glowed in the dark room.

   Synonymesbeamgleamglimmerincandesceluminousradiateshine

2. Show strong emotionB1formal

   To show a strong, positive emotion such as happiness, pride, or satisfaction through one's expression.

   rayonner (d'émotion positive)

   • She glowed with pride after receiving the award.
   • His face glowed with happiness when he saw the surprise.
   • The parents glowed with joy at their daughter's graduation.

   Synonymesbeamflushlight upradiateshine

3. Be hot or redB1informal

   To be very hot or to become red in the face, often from exertion or embarrassment.

   Être brûlant ou rougir

   • His cheeks glowed after running for an hour.
   • The metal glowed red in the furnace.
   • She was glowing from the heat of the sun.

   Synonymesblushcolorflushredden

   Antonymesblanchpale