lambent
[ lam-buhnt ]
/ ˈlæm bənt /
Save This Word!
adjective
running or moving lightly over a surface: lambent tongues of flame.
dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject; brilliantly playful: lambent wit.
softly bright or radiant: a lambent light.
QUIZZES
QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
Origin of lambent
OTHER WORDS FROM lambent
lam·bent·ly, adverbWords nearby lambent
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
Example sentences from the Web for lambent
“Holistic” vs. “Wholistic”: Do You Know The Whole Difference?
Why Do “Left” And “Right” Mean Liberal And Conservative?
“Affect” vs. “Effect”: Use The Correct Word Every Time
What Is An Em Dash And How Do You Use It?
What Do “a.m.” And “p.m.” Stand For?
Prepare To Finish The School Year Strong With These Tips
British Dictionary definitions for lambent
lambent
/ (ˈlæmbənt) /
adjective
(esp of a flame) flickering softly over a surface
glowing with soft radiance
(of wit or humour) light or brilliant
Derived forms of lambent
lambency, nounlambently, adverbWord Origin for lambent
C17: from the present participle of Latin lambere to lick
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012