June 02, 2026
Lambent
adjectiveDefinition
Glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft light; brilliantly playful in expression. It suggests a gentle, luminous quality rather than harsh brightness.
Example Sentence
“The lambent glow of fireflies transformed the garden into something magical.”
Etymology
From Latin lambens, present participle of lambere (to lick), suggesting flames licking gently.
Scrabble Score
L1A1M3B3E1N1T1
LAMBENT scores 11 points in Scrabble.
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