adj
lambent
Lambent (adj) means playing lightly and flickeringly across a surface.
adj
1
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.”"
— Stephen R. Donaldson, Lord Foul’s Bane (1977)
2
Giving off a soft, gentle light without any heat.
"The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children."
3
Showing a light, clever kind of humour that is never unkind.
"We appreciated her lambent comments."
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Etymology
Comes from Latin lambēns, the present participle of lambō, meaning "lick".
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of lambent?
"lambent" (adj) means playing lightly and flickeringly across a surface.
What is another word for lambent?
Other words for "lambent" include luminous, aglow, lucent.
What is the opposite of lambent?
Opposites of "lambent" include dark, biting, cutting.
What are the different meanings of lambent?
"lambent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Playing lightly and flickeringly across a surface; 2. Giving off a soft, gentle light without any heat; 3. Showing a light, clever kind of humour that is never unkind.
