LAMBENT

lambent

Adjective

  1. Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
  2. Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
    The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.
  3. Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.
    We appreciated her lambent comments.


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