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PHOSPHORESCES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word phosphoresces. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word phosphoresces. (close relations)
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phosphorescedphosphorescent

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glimmers
verbv
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

verb

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

glows
verbv
noun

• an alert and refreshed state

• light from nonthermal sources

• the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised

• a feeling of considerable warmth

• a steady even light without flames

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

• an appearance of reflected light

verb

• emit a steady even light without flames

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• shine intensely, as if with heat

• be exuberant or high-spirited

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

illuminates
verbv
verb

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

luminesces
verbv
verb

• be or become luminescent; exhibit luminescence

radiates
verbv
adjective satellite

• arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

• having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies

verb

• send out rays or waves

• send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy

• extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• issue or emerge in rays or waves

• spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

shines
verbv
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

sparkles
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• the occurrence of a small flash or spark

• the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

verb

• reflect brightly

• be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity

• emit or produce sparks

• become bubbly or frothy or foaming

Best Hypernyms For PHOSPHORESCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for phosphoresces, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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exhibit fluoresce glow illuminate luminesce radiate shine

Alternatives for GLIMMERS

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