incandescent
Translation
incandescent, glowing, brilliant, furious
Examples
The filament in an incandescent bulb glows brightly.
The filament in an incandescent bulb glows brightly.
She was incandescent with rage.
She was incandescent with rage.
His performance was simply incandescent.
His performance was simply incandescent.
Grammar Patterns
an incandescent ((noun)) The stage was lit by an incandescent glow.
incandescent with ((emotion)) He was incandescent with fury after the argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glowing, radiant, furious; Antonyms: dim, dark, calm
Etymology
From Latin 'incandescere' (to become white-hot), from 'in-' (into) + 'candere' (to shine, be white).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'candle' ('cand') that is so hot it's glowing white.