Excandescent

/ˌɛkskanˈdɛsənt/ adjective

Definition

Glowing with heat or light; shining brightly; in a state of incandescence.

Etymology

From Latin ex- (out) + candescens (glowing, from candescere). Forms the base for excandescence and excandescency.

Kelly Says

While 'incandescent' became the common word, 'excandescent' captures something stronger—it's the difference between 'glowing' (incandescent) and 'radiating brilliantly' (excandescent).

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