Synonyms of incandescence

incandescence

noun

ˌin-kən-ˈde-sᵊn(t)s 

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible

candles made from whale oil were once highly prized because they burned with an incandescence superior to that of other candles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glow
• glare
• light
• gleam
• illumination
• luminescence
• glint
• radiance
• fluorescence
• sunlight
• beam
• blaze
• flare
• glimmer
• twinkle
• moonlight
• flash
• ray
• shine
• shimmer
• reflection
• sparkle
• scintillation
• sunshine
• glitter
• daylight
• aurora
• halo
• stream
• aureole
• streak
• sheen
• sunbeam
• luster
• shaft
• gloss
• afterglow
• polish
• glisten

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• night
• darkness
• blackness
• dark
• dusk
• shadow
• gloom
• dimness
• duskiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incandescence

With her talent, incandescence and an underlying vulnerability, Monroe went on to become one of the most enduring stars of all time — with all kinds of stories attached to her legacy. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star. — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025

Like with incandescent light bulbs, the electrical current enters the socket and travels to a tungsten filament, heating up the filament to incandescence. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2025

With a name chosen to suggest incandescence, Candente’s grills sear fajitas made from prime skirt steak and ribeye infused with the unmistakable nuances infused by the distinctively strong, smoky, earthy flavors of mesquite smoke. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025