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lambent Meaning & Definition

/ˈlæmbənt/

What Does Lambent Mean?

Lambent is used as an adjective meaning Brushing or flickering gently over a surface. It can also mean Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.

Lambent in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈlæmbənt/
Synonymslucent, bright and luminous
Comparative / superlativemore lambent, most lambent

Lambent Definition (Adjective)

  1. Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
  2. Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.

    The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.

  3. Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.

    We appreciated her lambent comments.

Synonyms of Lambent

Lambent synonyms and antonyms →

Lambent in a Sentence

The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.

We appreciated her lambent comments.

Word Forms & Grammar

lambent (comparative more lambent, superlative most lambent)

Words That Rhyme With Lambent

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Origin of Lambent

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

Lambent: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is lambent?

Lambent is an adjective.

What is another word for lambent?

You can replace lambent with words such as lucent, bright and luminous. See the full list of lambent synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of lambent?

The comparative form is more lambent and the superlative form is most lambent.

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