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lambent Definition


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lambent
adj
    1. Said of a flame or light: flickering over a surface.
      Thesaurus: flickering, sparkling, twinkling, shimmering, glistening, glowing, incandescent, luminous, lustrous, radiant, brilliant, dancing.
    2. Said of eyes, the sky, etc: gently sparkling.
    3. Said of wit, writing style, etc: playfully light and clever.
Derivative: lambency
noun
    Derivative: lambently
    adverb
      Etymology: 17c: from Latin lambere to lick.



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