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Word: Glowingly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: "Glowingly" means to express something in a very enthusiastic, positive, or admiring way. When someone describes something glowingly, they are highlighting its best qualities, often with great enthusiasm.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "glowingly" to describe how someone speaks or writes about a person, place, or thing in a highly positive manner.
• It is often used in contexts where someone is giving praise or compliments.

Example Sentence:

• In her letter, she praised him glowingly for his hard work and dedication to the project.

Advanced Usage:

• "Glowingly" can also be used in more formal writing or speeches when emphasizing positive attributes or achievements. For example, "The report described the team's performance glowingly, highlighting their innovative approach and success."

Word Variants:

• Glow (verb): To give off light or to feel warm.
• Glow (noun): A steady light or warmth.
• Glowing (adjective): Emitting light; shining brightly; also means expressing strong admiration.

Different Meanings:

• While "glowingly" primarily refers to expressing admiration, the root word "glow" can mean to shine with light or warmth, which doesn’t necessarily have a positive connotation when used differently.

Synonyms:

• Enthusiastically
• Admiringly
• Positively
• Complimentarily

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Glow with pride: To feel very proud, often visibly.
  • Example: She was glowing with pride after receiving the award.

Summary:

"Glowingly" is an adverb used to describe a very positive or enthusiastic way of speaking or writing about something. It helps convey strong admiration or praise.

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Adverb

1. in an enthusiastically glowing manner
   • in her letter she praised him glowingly