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incandescent

/ˌɪn.kænˈdes.ənt/

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adjective

C2formalcommontechnical/ˌɪn.kænˈdes.ənt/

Describes something that emits light as a result of being heated; also used figuratively to describe intense emotion or brilliance.

ruОписывает что-то, излучающее свет в результате нагрева; также используется в переносном смысле для описания сильных эмоций или блеска.esDescribe algo que emite luz debido al calor extremo; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a emociones intensas o a un brillo deslumbrante.frDécrit quelque chose qui émet de la lumière en raison de la chaleur, souvent un objet porté à très haute température ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour évoquer une intensité émotionnelle ou un éclat remarquable.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch Erhitzung Licht ausstrahlt; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für starke Gefühle oder großen Glanz verwendet.ptDescreve algo que emite luz como resultado de aquecimento; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever emoções intensas ou brilho.zh形容物体因高温而发出明亮的光;也用于比喻强烈的感情、炽热的状态或耀眼的光彩。arيصف شيئًا يبعث الضوء نتيجة شدة الحرارة؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف المشاعر القوية أو اللمعان والتوهج.

  1. Emitting light from heat C1 formal scientific

    Producing light as a result of being heated to a high temperature.

    • The incandescent bulb glowed warmly in the room.
    • Lava from the volcano was incandescent as it flowed down the slope.
    • The metal became incandescent in the forge before it was shaped.

    ruРаскалённыйesIncandescente (por calor)frincandescent (qui émet de la lumière par la chaleur)deGlühendptIncandescentezh白炽的arالمتوهّج بالحرارة

    Sinónimos: glowingheatedluminousred-hotwhite

  2. Full of strong emotion C2 formal

    Characterized by intense emotion, passion, or brilliance.

    • She gave an incandescent performance that moved the audience to tears.
    • His incandescent anger was visible to everyone in the room.
    • The writer's incandescent prose captured the beauty of the landscape.

    ruПылкийesIncandescente (sentido figurado)frIncandescent (au sens figuré)deLeidenschaftlichptArdentezh炽热的arمتوهّج العاطفة

    Sinónimos: ardentemotionalferventfervidfieryimpassionedintensepassionatevehementzealous

    Antónimos: apatheticindifferentphlegmaticstoicunemotional

  • more incandescent comparative form
  • most incandescent superlative form