Definition

In a way that produces light or heat, often used to describe something glowing or shining brightly.

Example

The stars shone incandescently in the clear night sky.

Conversation

Did you see the sunset last night?

Yes, it was glowing so incandescently over the horizon!

I know, right? It felt like the sky was on fire.

Exactly! I love when nature puts on a show like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incandescently → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "candere" (meaning to shine or glow) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "incandescently" describes something that shines or glows brightly, often referring to light emitted by heated objects.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'shines' ('candere') in a way that is 'not' dim ('in-') — that's why incandescently means shining brightly.

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