Candescent and Dim

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Candescent

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

Dim

Dim adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.
Usage example: over time, exposure to ultraviolet light will make bright pigments turn dim
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Candescent is an antonym for dim.
Nearby Words: dimness, dimly
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