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Candent

Definition

adjective

1. Glowing or shining with heat; incandescent.

2. Marked by or resembling intense heat or fervor; passionate.

Senses

Sense 1: Glowing or shining with heat

Sample Sentence: The candent lava flowed down the volcano, illuminating the night sky.

Sense 2: Marked by or resembling intense heat or fervor

Sample Sentence: Her candent love for music fueled her determination to become a professional pianist.

Usage

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, "candent" is not commonly used. However, it may be encountered in poetic or descriptive writing.

Local Usage:

"Candent" is more often used in scientific or technical contexts, such as geology, where it refers to the glowing or hot state of certain materials.

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