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Candent - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Candent means glowing or white-hot due to intense heat. It is often used to describe objects like metal or coals that emit light from being heated to a high temperature.

candent

/ˈkændənt/ /ˈkændənt/

Definition:

Glowing or white-hot due to intense heat.

Synonyms:

Incandescent, glowing, radiant, luminous

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Cold, frigid

Common Collocations:

Candent metal, candent coals, candent light

Derivatives:

Candenness (rare), candently (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "candent" to describe objects emitting intense heat or light, often metals or embers.

Common Phrases:

Candent glow, candent embers, candent forge

Etymology:

From Latin *candēre* ("to shine or glow"), related to *candidus* ("white").

Examples:

  • 1. The blacksmith worked with candent iron straight from the furnace.
  • 2. The candent embers lit up the dark forest at night.
  • 3. Her jewelry shimmered like candent gold under the spotlight.
  • 4. The candent metal hissed as it touched the water.

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