glowy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡloʊ.i/ (General-American)
- /ˈɡləʊ.i/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From glow + -y.
Meanings
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Glowing.
Hillary grows more and more glowy as Obama grows more and more wan.
2008 April 27, Maureen Dowd, “Desperately Seeking Street Cred”, in New York Times:If used with powder foundation, it [the spray] will give you a glowy appearance. Use with eyeshadow for a vibrant tint.
2012, Lorie Bennett, Little Secrets, page 20:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| glowier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most glowy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| glowiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more glowy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |