[in.can.des.cent] adj [prob. fr. F, fr. L incandescent-, incandescens, prp. of incandescere to become hot, fr. in- + candescere to become hot, fr. candere to glow--more at candid] (1794) 1 a: white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat b: strikingly bright, radiant, or clear c: marked by brilliance esp. of expression "~ wit" d: characterized by glowing zeal: ardent "~ affection"
2. a: of, relating to, or being light produced by incandescence b: producing light by incandescence -- in.can.des.cent.ly adv