Candescent and Glittering

Candescent

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

Glittering and candescent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Glittering" instead an adjective "Candescent".

Glittering

Glittering adjective - Having brief brilliant points or flashes of light.
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Synonyms for Glittering

Candescent and glittering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Candescent" instead an adjective "Glittering".

Nearby Words: glitter, glittery, glittered
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