Word meaning
incandescent
adjective · in-kan-DES-ent
What does incandescent mean?
Incandescent means emitting light as a result of being heated; also, full of strong emotion.
Incandescent in a sentence
“She was incandescent with rage after the referee's call.”
Synonyms for incandescent
- glowing
- brilliant
- intense
Where does incandescent come from?
From Latin incandescere, "to glow."
How to remember incandescent
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