i Register
In some senses, glowing is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
The action of glowing.
The coldness having now arrived at its acme, or highest point of intensity, glowings of heat were perceived in the intervals between the rigors or successions. These glowings grew gradually stronger […]
adj
That glows or glow.
glowing embers
Full of praise.
He received glowing references from his previous employers.
I was told that they had no more work for me due to cutbacks. They'd hired me only two weeks before because they were understaffed. I found out from another publisher that they are looking for a new typesetter. They told him I was too slow. I typed 70 wpm and they were nothing but glowing about my work.