in glowing terms



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sierrasee-ER-əEnglish (Modern)
Filippafee-LIP-pah (Swedish)Russian, Greek, Swedish, Italian
Narantsetseg-Mongolian
Fion-Irish
Dragoslava-Serbian, Medieval Slavic
Ziba (2)-Biblical