Candescent and Shadowy

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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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Shadowy is an antonym for candescent.

Shadowy adjective - Not seen or understood clearly.

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Candescent is an antonym for shadowy.

Nearby Words: shadow, shadowed, shadowing

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