adjective
incandescent
ihn-kan-DEHS-uhnt
Incandescent (adjective) means giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature. Example: “The old incandescent light bulb glowed with a warm yellow light.”
adjective
1
Giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature.
"The old incandescent light bulb glowed with a warm yellow light."
2
Extremely angry.
"She is incandescent with rage because someone stole her wallet."
"He was incandescent with rage after discovering the betrayal."
How to use incandescent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGlowing hot with light, or, figuratively, burning with intense anger.
Common pairings
incandescent light bulb
incandescent with rage
incandescent performance
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Word forms
- Plural
- incandescents
- Comparative
- more incandescent
- Superlative
- most incandescent
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Etymology
From French incandescent, from Latin incandescere, "to glow white-hot" — in- plus candescere, "to become white."
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What does “incandescent” mean?
The word “incandescent” means giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature. In plain terms, glowing hot with light, or, figuratively, burning with intense anger.
How do you pronounce “incandescent”?
“Incandescent” is pronounced ihn-kan-DEHS-uhnt (/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incandescent” in a sentence?
Here is “incandescent” used in a sentence: “The old incandescent light bulb glowed with a warm yellow light.”
What part of speech is “incandescent”?
“Incandescent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incandescent” come from?
The word “incandescent” comes from Latin. From French incandescent, from Latin incandescere, "to glow white-hot" — in- plus candescere, "to become white.".
How many meanings does “incandescent” have?
“Incandescent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature.
