November 03, 2026

Lambent

adjective

Definition

Glowing softly with a gentle light; brilliantly playful. Lambent wit illuminates without blinding.

Example Sentence

“The lambent warmth of the late afternoon sun turned the stone walls amber.”

Etymology

From Latin lambens, present participle of lambere (to lick).

Scrabble Score

L1A1M3B3E1N1T1

LAMBENT scores 11 points in Scrabble.

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