Candescent and Darkling

Candescent

Candescent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.
Usage example: the campers were transfixed by the candescent coals of their seashore fire

Darkling is an antonym for candescent.

Darkling

Darkling adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Candescent is an antonym for darkling.

Nearby Word: dark
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