incandescently

in·can·des·cent

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kuh n-des-uh nt]
- /ˌɪn kənˈdɛs ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-kuh n-des-uh nt]
- /ˌɪn kənˈdɛs ənt/

Definitions of incandescently word

adjective incandescently (of light) produced by incandescence. 1
adjective incandescently glowing or white with heat. 1
adjective incandescently intensely bright; brilliant. 1
adjective incandescently brilliant; masterly; extraordinarily lucid: an incandescent masterpiece; incandescent wit. 1
adjective incandescently aglow with ardor, purpose, etc.: the incandescent vitality of youth. 1
noun incandescently In an incandescent manner; using incandescence. 1

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Origin of incandescently

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < Latin incandēscent- (stem of incandēscēns), present participle of incandēscere to glow. See in-2, candescent

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Parts of speech for Incandescently

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for incandescently

adverb incandescently

luminously — radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.

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