incandescent

[ in-kuhn-des-uhnt ]

Part of Speech adjective

Origin + Etymology

late 18th century; French from Latin incandescent- "glowing," from the verb incandescere, from in- (expressing intensive force) + candescere "become white" (from candidus "white")

Synonyms

white-hot brilliant

radiant shining brilliant

Antonyms

cold dull dark icy blue

dim dark unlit

Definition

1. glowing or white with heat

2. intensely bright; brilliant

Examples

1. A) He was mesmerized by the incandescent light of the candle. B) The light of the sun in space can only be described as incandescent.

2. A) The band was positively glowing in the incandescent spotlight. B) Her engagement ring was incandescent on her hand.

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