Candescent and Dulled

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Candescent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

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Dulled is an antonym for candescent.

Dulled adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: it might be best to paint the exposed pipes with a dulled enamel

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Candescent is an antonym for dulled.

Nearby Words: dull, dulling, dullish

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