word of the day
Sunday | 27 Nov 2022
Lambent
[lam-buhnt]
Adjective
Latin - mid 17th century
- Definition
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(Especially of a flame) Flickering lightly on, or over a surface; glowing with soft radiance; marked by lightness or brilliance especially of expression.
- Examples of word Lambent in a sentence
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“Suddenly, Mrs. Vasittart’s eyes gleamed again with that lambent light so oddly at variance with her smile.”
- Did you Know?
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“Lambent” originated from “lambens,” the present participle of the Latin verb “lambere,” meaning “to lick or wash.”
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