GLOWING
/ˈɡləʊɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of GLOWING
To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.
"The fire was still glowing after ten hours."
To radiate some emotional quality like light.
"The zealots glowed with religious fervor."
To gaze especially passionately at something.
The action of the verb glow.
That glows or glow.
"glowing embers"
Full of praise.
"He received glowing references from his previous employers."
Examples of GLOWING in a Sentence
- "The fire was still glowing after ten hours."
- "The zealots glowed with religious fervor."
- "glowing embers"
- "He received glowing references from his previous employers."
Word Details
Is GLOWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GLOWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GLOWING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for GLOWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | l | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GLOWING
56 words from the letters in GLOWING
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How to Use GLOWING in Word Games
GLOWING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GLOWING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GLOWING to find 56 additional valid words.