lambency
noun
lam·ben·cy ˈlam-bən(t)-sē 
plural lambencies
: the quality, state, or an instance of being lambent
Synonyms
- brightness
- brilliance
- brilliancy
- candor
- dazzle
- effulgence
- illumination
- lightness
- luminance
- luminosity
- luminousness
- luster
- lustre
- lustrousness
- radiance
- refulgence
- splendor
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Example Sentences
the lambency of the sunlit stained-glass window was breathtaking
Word History
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
lambency
noun
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light the lambency of the sunlit stained-glass window was breathtaking Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- brightness
- lightness
- brilliancy
- brilliance
- illumination
- radiance
- luminousness
- luminosity
- light
- glow
- luminance
- dazzle
- effulgence
- glare
- luster
- refulgence
- lustre
- flicker
- incandescence
- lustrousness
- splendor
- glint
- gleam
- luminescence
- candor
- fluorescence
- twinkle
- shimmer
- flash
- flame
- sheen
- blaze
- polish
- flare
- glimmer
- gloss
- fire
- glitter
- sparkle
- burnish
- scintillation
- shininess
- glisten
- flash
- shine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- darkness
- blackness
- duskiness
- dark
- dulness
- dullness
- dimness
- gloominess
- somberness
- haziness
- obscurity
- cloudiness
- murkiness
- paleness
- grayness
- obscureness
- colorlessness
- shadowiness
- shadiness
- lackluster