In glowing terms Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɫoʊɪŋ/ /ˈtɝmz

in GLOH-ing TERMZ

UK

ˈɪn/ /ɡlˈəʊɪŋ/ /tˈɜːmz

in gloh-ING TERMZ

Definition

To describe someone or something with a lot of praise or in a very positive and enthusiastic way.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal or semi-formal expression often used in writing or reporting. It means describing with strong praise. Typical collocations: 'speak in glowing terms', 'describe in glowing terms', 'praise in glowing terms'. Not used in everyday casual conversation.

• Spanish: en términos elogiosos - en términos entusiastas
• Portuguese (BR): em termos elogiosos
• Portuguese (PT): em termos elogiosos
• Chinese (Simplified): 高度赞扬地 - 极为称赞地
• Chinese (Traditional): 高度讚揚地 - 極為稱讚地
• Hindi: बहुत प्रशंसा में - तारीफ करते हुए
• Arabic: بكلمات حماسية - بكلمات مديح
• Bengali: অত্যন্ত প্রশংসাসূচকভাবে
• Russian: в восторженных выражениях - в восхищённых словах
• Japanese: 絶賛して - 賞賛の言葉で
• Vietnamese: bằng lời khen ngợi - với những lời ca ngợi
• Korean: 찬양하는 말로 - 극찬하여
• Turkish: övgü dolu sözlerle
• Urdu: انتہائی تعریفی الفاظ میں
• Indonesian: dengan kata-kata yang memuji - secara sangat memuji

Example Sentences

The teacher spoke in glowing terms about her student.

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She described her trip in glowing terms.

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The product was reviewed in glowing terms.

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My boss couldn’t stop talking in glowing terms about our latest project.

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Reporters wrote in glowing terms about the athlete’s comeback.

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If your friends always mention you in glowing terms, you must be pretty special.

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