lambent

1. adj

Playing lightly and flickeringly across a surface.

““As they walked together between the houses, Lena’s smooth arm brushed his. His skin felt lambent at the touch.””

2. adj

Giving off a soft, gentle light without any heat.

“The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.”

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3. adj

Showing a light, clever kind of humour that is never unkind.

“We appreciated her lambent comments.”

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