Definitions for lambentˈlæm bənt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
lam•bentˈlæm bənt(adj.)
running or moving lightly over a surface:
lambent tongues of flame.
dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject:
lambent wit.
softly bright or radiant:
a lambent light.
Origin of lambent:
1640–50; < L lambent-, s. of lambēns, prp. of lambere to lick, (of water or fire) wash, play upon; akin to lap3
lam`bent•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
aglow(p), lambent, lucent, luminous(adj)
softly bright or radiant
"a house aglow with lights"; "glowing embers"; "lambent tongues of flame"; "the lucent moon"; "a sky luminous with stars"
Wiktionary
lambent(Adjective)
Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
lambent(Adjective)
Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.
lambent(Adjective)
Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.
We appreciated her lambent comments.
Origin: From lambens, present participle of lambo.
Webster Dictionary
Lambent(adj)
playing on the surface; touching lightly; gliding over
Lambent(adj)
twinkling or gleaming; fickering
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