Incandescence and Shadow
Opposite meaning words
Incandescence
Incandescence noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: candles made from whale oil were once highly prized because they burned with an incandescence superior to that of other candles
Shadow is an antonym for incandescence.
Nearby Word: incandescent
Shadow
Shadow noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.
Usage example: the valley was in shadow
Incandescence is an antonym for shadow.
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