INCANDESCENTLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

incandescently

adverb

Definition of incandescently

as in bright

in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light with lights burning as incandescently as the midday sun, soundstages on early color films often reached 100 degrees

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Recent Examples of incandescently His presence on camera—roiled, charming, vulnerable—is so incandescently alive. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 An incandescently perfect film? — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026 Carpenter gets several musical numbers, an obvious but entertaining love triangle with a sheepish Kermit and an incandescently jealous Miss Piggy, and plenty of opportunities for self-aware, PG-13 humor. — Judy Berman, Time, 3 Feb. 2026

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brightly

Adverb

Near the brightly illuminated planet Adrian, background stars were therefore largely absent.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
During our stay, the work of Croatian artist Matej Vuković was on display, bringing pops of brightly colored clouds and unique shapes to the lush green landscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

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