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Meaning of incandescent
The primary meaning of "incandescent" is giving off light, heat, or energy.
Etymology of incandescent
The word "incandescent" comes from the Latin "incandescere", which means "to glow", derived from "in-" (in, on) and "candescere" (to glow), related to "candere" (to shine)
Historically, the term has been used to describe materials or objects that emit light or heat, and has also been applied to describe intense emotions or passions
Synonyms
Definitions
- Giving off light, heat, or energy: the filament in an incandescent light bulb is incandescent when an electric current is passed through it
- * Glowing with intense heat or emotion: her face was incandescent with rage
Usage Examples
- The incandescent bulb lit up the room with a warm glow
- * Her incandescent personality drew people to her like a magnet
- * The incandescent colors of the sunset took our breath away