Synonyms for candescent
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : kan-des-uh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : kænˈdɛs ənt |
Définition of candescent
Origin :- 1824, from Latin candescentem (nominative candescens), present participle of candescere "to become white, begin to gleam," inchoative of candere "to shine, to glow" (see candle).
- adj shining
- Then he saw, pale and candescent in the blackness, three or four great lilies, the authors of that perfume.
- Extract from : « The Island Pharisees » by John Galsworthy
- He became conscious of a candescent spot on the far side of the hearth, where the light fell on old Heythorp's thick white hair.
- Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy
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