ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Incandescent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Incandescent is an adjective meaning Emitting light as a result of being heated.

Meaning

Emitting light as a result of being heated.

More Meanings

  1. Shining very brightly.
  2. (figurative) Showing intense emotion, as of a performance, etc.
  3. Extremely angry; furious.
  4. An incandescent lamp or bulb.

Example Sentences

The incandescent performance enraptured the audience.
She is incandescent with rage because someone stole her wallet.
We will all go together when we go / All suffused with an incandescent glow
Compact fluorescents are typically rated at 7,500 to 10,000 hours, and incandescents at about 1,500 hours.

Word Forms

Synonyms for incandescent

Depending on context, synonyms include light, glorious, candent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include candent, light, glorious, hot, aglow, volatile.

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