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- DictionaryLam·bent/ˈlambənt/
adjective
- 1. (of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft radiance: literary "the magical, lambent light of the north"
adjective. literary us / ˈlæm.b ə nt / uk / ˈlæm.b ə nt /. Add to word list. Add to word list. shining gently: a lambent glow. lambent wit. the ability to use words in a smart and humorous way without being unkind: As a political commentator, he is admired for his lambent wit.
1. running or moving lightly over a surface: lambent tongues of flame. 2. dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject: lambent wit. 3. softly bright or radiant: a lambent light. [1640–50; < Latin lambent-, s. of lambēns, present participle of lambere to lick, (of water or fire) wash, play upon; akin to lap 3]
Lambent is a word describing a type of light that is subdued or soft. A lambent glow is not a bright, blinding light. Lambent comes from a Latin word meaning "lick," and that fact may help you remember the word: lambent lights or flames aren't solid or powerful. The light is flickering — almost like the licking of a snake's tongue.
Definitions of 'lambent' 1. playing lightly over a surface; flickering. said of a flame, etc. [...] 2. giving off a soft glow. [...] 3. playing lightly and gracefully over a subject. said of wit, humor, etc. [...] Synonyms of 'lambent' • flickering, touching, dancing [...] • glowing, gleaming, shimmering [...]
1. running or moving lightly over a surface. lambent tongues of flame. 2. dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject; brilliantly playful. lambent wit. 3. softly bright or radiant. a lambent light.
Aug 31, 2023 · Brushing or flickering gently over a surface. Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat . The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children. ( figuratively) Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness . Antonyms: biting, cutting.
Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness. We appreciated her lambent comments. Wiktionary. Synonyms: luminous. aglow. lucent. radiant. lustrous. brilliant. bright. shinning. glowing. flickering. irradiant. incandescent.
