Candescent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /kænˈdɛsənt/

Definitions of candescent

noun a substance or object that emits light when heated

Example Sentences

A1 The candescent light bulb illuminated the room.

A2 She was mesmerized by the candescent glow of the fireflies.

B1 The candescent beauty of the sunset took her breath away.

B2 The candescent stars filled the night sky with a magical glow.

C1 The candescent chandelier in the ballroom added an elegant touch to the decor.

C2 The candescent aura surrounding the performer captivated the audience.

adjective shining or glowing brightly

Example Sentences

A1 The candescent light bulb illuminated the room.

A2 She was mesmerized by the candescent glow of the fireflies in the garden.

B1 The candescent chandelier added a touch of elegance to the dining room.

B2 The candescent sunrise painted the sky with vibrant colors.

C1 The candescent stars twinkled in the night sky, creating a mesmerizing view.

C2 The candescent fireworks lit up the sky in a dazzling display of colors.

Examples of candescent in a Sentence

formal The candescent light from the chandelier illuminated the entire ballroom.

informal I love how candescent the bonfire looks against the night sky.

slang The concert was lit, the stage was candescent with all the bright lights.

figurative Her smile was so warm and candescent, it could light up a room.

Grammatical Forms of candescent

past tense

candesced

plural

candescent

comparative

more candescent

superlative

most candescent

present tense

candesces

future tense

will candesce

perfect tense

have candesced

continuous tense

is candescing

singular

candescent

positive degree

candescent

infinitive

to candesce

gerund

candescing

participle

candescent

Origin and Evolution of candescent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'candescent' originated from the Latin word 'candescere', which means 'to become white-hot'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something glowing or white-hot, 'candescent' has evolved to also mean shining brightly or radiant in a more metaphorical sense.