lambent
adjective
softly bright or radiant.
lambently
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a word derived from
lambent.
Example Sentences
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Instead of the fierce light beating about a throne, it played lambently upon a sty.
From Critical Miscellanies, Vol. I Essay 3: Byron by John Morley
Though he addressed Miss Thusa, his glances played lambently on Mittie’s face, and told her the meaning of his words.
From Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel by Caroline Lee Hentz
At times, his unfailing humor or graceful fancy even plays lambently over the same stern prospect.
From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Wiliam Cabell Bruce
One day a boy who dwelt in the palace fell asleep in its portico, and as he lay there some attendants who passed by saw a flame playing lambently around his head.
From Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
The Incarnation will be pondered to the accompaniment of roast beef, and the Atonement will play lambently around the solid richness of plum-pudding.
From Arrows of Freethought by G. W. (George William) Foote
