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View usage for: lambent in British English (ˈlæmbənt) adjective1. (esp of a flame) flickering softly over a surface 2. glowing with soft radiance 3. (of wit or humour) light or brilliant Derived forms lambency (ˈlambency) noun lambently (ˈlambently) adverb Word origin C17: from the present participle of Latin lambere to lick lambent in American English (ˈlæmbənt) adjective1. playing lightly over a surface; flickering said of a flame, etc. 2. giving off a soft glow a lambent sky 3. playing lightly and gracefully over a subject said of wit, humor, etc. Derived forms lambency (ˈlambency) noun lambently (ˈlambently) adverb Word origin L lambens, prp. of lambere, to lick, lap < IE base * lab- > lap 2Examples of 'lambent' in a sentencelambent Synonyms of 'lambent'flickering, touching, dancing, licking glowing, gleaming, shimmering, radiant brilliantof wit or humour, light, sparkling More Synonyms of lambent Definition (of a flame or light) flickering softly over a surface a deep sky lambent with stars Synonyms touching dancing licking fluttering twinkling the unmistakable gleam of her lambent, amber eyes Synonyms shimmering glistening refulgent (literary) Definition (of wit or humour) light or brilliant Additional synonymsa gleaming new car Synonyms shining, bright, brilliant, glowing, sparkling, glimmering, glistening, scintillating, burnished, lustrousDefinition full of light Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean. Synonyms bright, brilliant, shining, glowing, sunny, illuminated, luminous, well-lighted, well-lit, lustrous, aglow, well-illuminated Definition luminescent The luminous dial on the clock showed five minutes to seven. Synonyms bright, lighted, lit, brilliant, shining, glowing, vivid, illuminated, radiant, resplendent, lustrous, luminescent- lam
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Additional synonymsa head of thick, lustrous, wavy brown hair Synonyms shining, bright, glowing, sparkling, dazzling, shiny, gleaming, glossy, shimmering, radiant, luminous, glistening, burnished Definition shining Out on the bay the morning is radiant. Synonyms bright, brilliant, shining, glorious, beaming, glowing, sparkling, sunny, glittering, gleaming, luminous, resplendent, incandescent, lustrous, effulgentDefinition shining brightly Synonyms shining, bright, brilliant, gleaming, radiant, resplendent, lustrous, lambent, irradiant He is sparkling and versatile in front of the camera. Synonyms vibrant, lively, animated, vivacious, bright, brilliant, ebullient, effervescent |