incandescent
adjective
Emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright; passionate or brilliant.
Etymology
From Latin incandescent- meaning "glowing," from in- (into) + candere (to glow white), related to candela (candle).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The incandescent filament glowed brightly in the vintage light bulb."
- 2.
"Her incandescent smile lit up the entire room."
- 3.
"He delivered an incandescent performance that earned a standing ovation."
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Fun Fact
Incandescent bulbs convert only 5% of energy to light - the rest becomes heat. This inefficiency led to their phase-out in many countries, though some prefer their warm glow over LED lighting.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 12 letters (I, N, C, A, N, D, E, S, C, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "IN" at the start of words.
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