Added 24 October 2026
lambent
/ˈlæmbənt/ adjective
Latin root: lambēns Wiktionary
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- Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
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Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.
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Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.
We appreciated her lambent comments.
Origin
From Latin lambēns, present participle of lambō (“lick”).
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