Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incalescent
Adjective
/ˌɪn.kəˈlɛs.ənt/
Definition
Growing warmer; becoming hot or heated.
Examples
- The incalescent sunlight made the afternoon unbearable.
- The incalescent heat from the furnace filled the room.
Meaning
The term ‘incalescent’ refers to something that is in the process of becoming warmer or more heated. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Synonyms
- Heating
- Warm
- Hot
- Scorching
