English Explanatory Dictionary

lambent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈlæmbənt/ en-us-lambent.ogg

Word forms

lambent more lambent most lambent

Etymology

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

Antonyms

biting cutting

Derived words

lambency lambently
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