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incandescence

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. white heat
2. incandescence
3. becoming excited

This noun describes the state of something becoming intensely heated or glowing with heat, like an incandescent light bulb. Figuratively, it is also used to describe a debate, competition, or discussion becoming extremely heated and passionate.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Online arguments about justice heat up so fast, don't they?

Sentence 2

The streetlight at the intersection was incandescent — a warm, nostalgic glow.

Sentence 3

At the board meeting, the chair stepped in saying, "The debate is getting heated."

Sentence 4

At dinner, the conversation about education got so heated that we forgot to eat.

Sentence 5

I can't believe a little misunderstanding like this blew up into a full-on argument.