Definition of LAMBENT

lambent

Adjective Satellite

  • softly bright or radiant
    • "lambent tongues of flame"

Adj

  • Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
  • Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
  • Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.

Adjective

  • Flickering lightly and gently; softly radiant; witty or playful.

Examples

  • Her lambent wit shone through her clever play of ’QUIZ’.
  • The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.
  • We appreciated her lambent comments.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lambēns, present participle of lambō (“lick”).

Synonyms

aglow, lucent, luminous

Antonyms

biting, cutting

Scrabble Score: 11

lambent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lambent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lambent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

lambent: valid Words With Friends Word