glowing hot
Visibly emitting warmth
Glowing hot describes something heated to the point where it emits visible light—typically red, orange, or white depending on temperature.
Metal in a forge glows hot before it can be shaped: The blacksmith pulled the glowing hot iron from the coals.
The phrase emphasizes extreme heat, often dangerous to touch.
- redPrimary color, warm
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- molten metalHeated liquefied alloy
- fireCombustion with flames
- open flameUncovered burning source
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