lambently
- a word derived from lambent.
Example Sentences
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Except for the lambently poignant Ellen Terry, England suffered an early 20th century eclipse of great Shakespearean acting�performers had their minds on the theater of social significance, and considered Shakespeare the kiss of death.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rich masses of pale hair were luxuriously nestled around her shoulders and the blazing eyes flamed, lambently, under the black brows--but that was all.
From Mr. Isaacs by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
Blackmore—weather-wise from long experience—regarded the marvellous display of lambently licking light streamers with mixed feelings.
From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)
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 Morris, Charles
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 Foote, G. W. (George William)
