incandescent

/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/

noun

An incandescent lamp or bulb

Examples :

"The old house still had incandescents in the ceiling fixtures, giving off a warm, yellow glow. "

adjective

Emitting light as a result of being heated

Examples :

"The stove burner became incandescent as it heated up, glowing a bright orange. "

physics energy material science

adjective

Shining very brightly

Examples :

"The stage lights were incandescent, almost blinding the actors. "

energy physics appearance

adjective

Showing intense emotion, as of a performance, etc.

Examples :

"The student's performance in the school play was incandescent; every gesture and expression showed great passion. "

emotion character

Meanings

Examples :

"The old house still had incandescents in the ceiling fixtures, giving off a warm, yellow glow. "

Examples :

"The stove burner became incandescent as it heated up, glowing a bright orange. "

Examples :

"The stage lights were incandescent, almost blinding the actors. "

Examples :

"The student's performance in the school play was incandescent; every gesture and expression showed great passion. "

Related Words

shining verb

To emit light.

brightly adverb

In a bright manner.

emitting verb

To send out or give off

emotion noun

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

fixtures noun

Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

glowing verb

To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.

ceiling verb

To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.

blinding verb

To make temporarily or permanently blind.

expression noun

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

showing verb

To display, to have somebody see (something).

intense adjective

Strained; tightly drawn.

performance noun

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.