INCANDESCENT


Meaning of INCANDESCENT in English

1.

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

...~ gases.

ADJ

2.

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

Gill had an extraordinary, ~ personality.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

incandescence

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

N-UNCOUNT

3.

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

It makes me ~ with fury.

ADJ: oft ADJ with n

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