incandescent

adjective

ˌin-kən-ˈde-sᵊnt How to pronounce incandescent (audio)
Definition of incandescentnext
1
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire

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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling a speaker incandescent with righteous anger over the treatment of the refugees

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Recent Examples of incandescent Before Irving Langmuir came along, incandescent bulbs contained a vacuum. — Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026 Each meteoroid collides with Earth's upper atmosphere at 41 miles (66 km) per second, creating an incandescent trail of shocked, ionized air. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 May 2026 The process is arduous, spanning days or weeks of boiling and soaking in syrup, but when sugar properly penetrates fruit’s cellular structure, not only does the appearance become almost incandescent, but the microbes that cause spoilage can’t survive. — Hannah Walhout, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026 The rising popularity of LED bulbs—which use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs—means lighting is making up a smaller and smaller share of the nation’s energy budget, making DST gains negligible. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incandescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
  1. luminous
  2. passionate
  3. glowing
  4. warm
  5. shining
  6. passional
  7. dazzling
  8. fervent
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  • While not a new concept, this K-beauty term for clear, poreless, luminous, and seemingly transparent skin continues to be the gold standard for beauty editors and, well, everyone else.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • In person, Monaghan has that same easy warmth and luminous glow.
    — Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 2 July 2026
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  • Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.
    — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
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  • The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of glowing
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  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
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  • First, look out for the dazzling trio of stars that form the famous Summer Triangle asterism.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Her dazzling performances brought home gold for the stars and stripes, all while capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of dazzling
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  • England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
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