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incandescent

in·can·des·cent

incandescent

 
 
pronunciation:
In kn de snt [or] In kaen de snt
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: giving off light as a result of heating.
They are replacing their incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs as an energy-saving measure.
definition 2: very bright or glowing.
They were momentarily blinded by the incandescent explosion.
similar words:
bright
definition 3: marked by brilliance or great passion that seems to glow.
Everyone was drawn to her incandescent wit.The speaker was incandescent with rage and the crowd was getting fired up.
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derivation: incandescently (adv.)
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