November 26, 2026
Lambency
nounDefinition
The quality of being lambent; a soft, glowing radiance. Lambency suggests light that is warm and gentle rather than harsh.
Example Sentence
“The lambency of candlelight gave the dinner party an intimacy that no other light could provide.”
Etymology
From Latin lambens, present participle of lambere (to lick) + -cy.
Scrabble Score
L1A1M3B3E1N1C3Y4
LAMBENCY scores 17 points in Scrabble.
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