lambent
Say it: LAM-bunt /ˈlæmbənt/ · adjective
What “lambent” means
Glowing softly or flickering gently.
More precisely: Softly glowing or flickering; also, lightly brilliant, as in lambent wit.
Example: “The lambent light of the candles made the small restaurant feel like a secret.”
When to use it
In literary descriptions, for gentle light from flames or other softly glowing sources.
Memory trick
Latin lambere means to lick: picture small flames gently licking around a log.
Similar words
glowing, flickering, shimmering
Where it comes from
Latin lambere, 'to lick', describing flames that seem to lick a surface.
Quick check
Small flames flicker gently around a fireplace log, casting a soft glow. How would you describe their light?
glaring or lambent?
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lambent
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