German word

glühend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈglyːənt/

Meaning

  • adjectivepassionate

Example

Er ist ein glühender Fan.

He is a passionate fan.

Illustration for glühend (passionate)

More examples

Sie argumentierte mit glühender Überzeugung.

She argued with fervent conviction.

Core concept

A red-hot core radiates intense energy, excitement, or conviction.

Common phrases

  • mit glühender Überzeugung

    with fervent conviction

  • ein glühender Verteidiger

    a fervent defender

  • aus glühender Leidenschaft

    out of fervent passion

Similar words

leidenschaftlich: Deeply devoted and emotionally invested in something.
begeistert: Filled with joy and excitement about something.

Definition in German

Starke, oft leidenschaftliche Begeisterung oder feste Zustimmung ausdrückend.

Word origin

Glühend is the present participle of German glühen, meaning to glow or smoulder, and extends glowing heat to intense feeling or support.

Usage tips

  • Glühend usually signals strong positive commitment in phrases such as glühender Fan, but context can also convey intense criticism.

Other meanings

  • enthusiasticadjective

Opposites

  • gleichgültigindifferentadjective
  • leidenschaftslospassionlessadjective

Related words

  • glühenglowverb
  • Glühenincandescencenoun

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