Incandescent and Shadowy

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Incandescent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire

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Shadowy is an antonym for incandescent.

Nearby Word: incandescence

Shadowy adjective - Protected from the sun's rays.

Usage example: a shadowy lane that is a mosaic of colors during the autumn foliage season

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Incandescent is an antonym for shadowy.

Nearby Words: shadow, shadowed, shadowing

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