in glowing terms

in glowing terms

In a very complimentary, positive, or favorable manner. You must have really impressed your teachers because they speak about you in very glowing terms. That reviewer talked about the film in glowing terms, so I kind of want to see it now.
See also: glow, term
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in glowing terms

Fig. using words of praise; using complimentary expressions. The college president described his accomplishments in glowing terms and awarded him with an honorary degree.
See also: glow, term
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in glowing ˈterms/ˈcolours

(British English) (American English in glowing ˈterms/ˈcolors) in a very positive way: He describes Manchester in glowing terms. I never realized it was such an interesting place. He spoke of her performance in the movie in glowing terms.
See also: colour, glow, term
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in glowing colors
  • in glowing terms/colours
  • impress (someone) with (something)
  • impress with
  • hope for
  • hope for (something)
  • impress
  • impress (someone) as (something)
  • impress as
  • impress by (something)
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