1
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a speaker incandescent with righteous anger over the treatment of the refugees
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of incandescent
Saville learned how the position of a canvas between a window and a hearth had informed Rembrandt’s depiction of light, with the coldness of the daylight contrasting with the incandescent warmth of the fire.
—
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Not cool at all, Schreiber’s fascinatingly peculiar Gustav is incandescent with wrath, but also deeply depressed.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Arn Dance Portraits of the Artists Martha Graham was known for laying bare the inner landscapes of her female protagonists, with psyches as incandescent as hot coals.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
But while that cozy sense of watching a film made for viewers already interested and well disposed towards Matlin never ebbs, this is still immensely watchable, not least thanks to Matlin’s still incandescent natural charisma.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incandescent
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Not cool at all, Schreiber’s fascinatingly peculiar Gustav is incandescent with wrath, but also deeply depressed.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Arn Dance Portraits of the Artists Martha Graham was known for laying bare the inner landscapes of her female protagonists, with psyches as incandescent as hot coals.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
But while that cozy sense of watching a film made for viewers already interested and well disposed towards Matlin never ebbs, this is still immensely watchable, not least thanks to Matlin’s still incandescent natural charisma.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for incandescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
Adjective
-
For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
-
The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Some of the most passionate, high-performing people work more than 60 hours a week.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Prince William is a passionate soccer fan and patron of the Football Association, soccer's governing body in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
When melanin is absent, the underlying yellow or orange pigments become far more visible, giving the animal a vivid, almost glowing appearance.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
This mist delivers a hit of hydration with squalane and apple extract to soften and smooth dryness, while white willow bark gently exfoliates to keep skin clear and glowing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Why Portugal is having a moment Portugal’s blend of history, walkable cities, warm hospitality, and affordability is hitting the sweet spot for American travelers.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
-
Legionnaires is a bacterial pneumonia, caused by the bacteria legionella, which grows in warm water.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
However, after reading these fervent testimonials from our readers, my views have been swayed.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Mauer has a fervent pride in his home city and, specifically, his baseball neighborhood, with Toni Stone Field and the Dunning Sports Complex serving as the hubs.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
-
Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share