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incandescent definition

in·can·des·cent (in′kən des′ənt)

adjective

  1. glowing with intense heat; red-hot or, esp., white-hot
  2. very bright; shining brilliantly; gleaming

Etymology: L incandescens, prp. of incandescere: see in- & candescent

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incandescent Synonyms

incandescent

modif.

radiant, glowing, brilliant, intense; see bright 1.


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incandescent Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • rage: Perhaps more importantly, Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly " incandescent with rage " over the affair.

Modifies a noun

  • bulb: I was changing incandescent bulbs four times a year.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: This is why she enjoys going into virtual reality, she can't keep away from it because she suddenly becomes incandescent.
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