INCANDESCENT


Meaning of INCANDESCENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnkændes(ə)nt ]

1.

Incandescent substances or devices give out a lot of light when heated. ( TECHNICAL )

...incandescent gases.

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone or something as incandescent , you mean that they are very lively and impressive. ( LITERARY )

Gill had an extraordinary, incandescent personality.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• in‧can‧des‧cence

She burned with an incandescence that had nothing to do with her looks.

N-UNCOUNT

3.

If you say that someone is incandescent with rage, you mean that they are extremely angry. ( LITERARY )

It makes me incandescent with fury.

ADJ : oft ADJ with n

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