incandescent
incandescent — adjective
- incandescentpositive
- more incandescentcomparative
- most incandescentsuperlative
1. shining because a wire, metal, or similar material has been heated until it glow
shining because a wire, metal, or similar material has been heated until it glows.
The hallway still has an incandescent bulb above the old mirror.
incandescent bulb — everyday object
Wei watched the wire turn incandescent over the blue gas flame.
turn incandescent — heated until glowing
The metal tip grew incandescent while Niran shaped the glass vase.
An incandescent strip shone orange inside the old room heater.
文法句型
incandescent + bulb
turn incandescent
be incandescent
用法筆記
Most often used for old-style light bulbs or metal heated until it glows. It describes light produced by heat, not just any bright electric light.
常見錯誤
2. so bright that it seems to shine intensely and draws the eye at once.
so bright that it seems to shine intensely and draws the eye at once.
Snow on the roof looked incandescent under the noon sun.
look incandescent — striking brightness
Aylin wore an incandescent yellow coat that everyone noticed at once.
incandescent + colour
The sea looked incandescent where the sunset hit the shallow water.
Camera flashes made the singer's silver jacket look almost incandescent.
文法句型
be incandescent
look incandescent
incandescent + colour
用法筆記
Often used in literary description for snow, sky, colour, or cloth that seems to shine intensely. It suggests striking brightness rather than literal heat.
3. showing emotion so intense that it is obvious in your face, voice, or manner.
showing emotion so intense that it is obvious in your face, voice, or manner.
Christopher was incandescent with rage after the coach mocked his sister.
incandescent with rage — common pattern
Ezra turned incandescent when the waiter ignored his order twice.
turn incandescent — sudden emotional shift
Reema sounded incandescent with excitement as she described the job offer.
Greta's face went incandescent with pride when her son won first prize.
- furious
covers the anger side only, not the joyful or proud uses
- impassioned
stresses strong feeling, especially in speech or argument
- ecstatic
covers the joyful end of the emotional range
- calm
not visibly stirred by emotion
- restrained
keeping strong feelings under control
文法句型
be incandescent with + emotion
turn incandescent
incandescent + face/voice/reply
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'incandescent with + emotion', especially 'with rage'. It can describe joy or pride too, but anger is the most common use.
常見錯誤
4. exceptionally good or impressive, especially because of great skill, energy, or
exceptionally good or impressive, especially because of great skill, energy, or style.
The lead actor gave an incandescent performance in the final scene.
incandescent performance — artistic praise
Critics praised Rafael's incandescent essay about city life and family.
incandescent essay — writing quality
Nicholas gave an incandescent piano solo during the school concert.
Adina gave an incandescent speech that left the room completely silent.
文法句型
incandescent + performance
incandescent + speech
incandescent + writing
用法筆記
Commonly used for artistic work such as performances, writing, or speeches. It praises brilliance and emotional force, not simply being acceptable or successful.