incandescent — emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or very angry
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or very angry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkænˈdesənt/
Korean meaning: 가열되어 빛을 발하는; 열정적인, 매우 화난
Korean pronunciation: 인칸**데**선트
Example Sentences
- My teacher became incandescent when she found out students were using ChatGPT for homework.
- The old incandescent bulbs were replaced with energy-efficient LEDs.
- Her incandescent smile could light up the darkest room.
incandescent
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnkænˈdesənt//
emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or very angry
The blacksmith holds incandescent iron glowing brilliantly from forge heat
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His recent invention burns incandescent in the present!
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Origin
From Latin 'incandescere' meaning 'to glow' or 'to become white with heat,' composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'candescere' (to become white/glow), which is related to 'candela' (candle).
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“My teacher became incandescent when she found out students were using ChatGPT for homework.”
“The old incandescent bulbs were replaced with energy-efficient LEDs.”
“Her incandescent smile could light up the darkest room.”
“The metal became incandescent in the forge, glowing white-hot.”
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