LAMBENCY Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

lambency

noun

ˈlam-bən(t)-sē

Definition of lambency

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light the lambency of the sunlit stained-glass window was breathtaking

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Noun

Its successor, the U6SF Pro, builds on that foundation with significantly higher brightness and even lower input lag for faster, smoother gaming.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
In some of the new villas, christened Le Ville della Marchesa, details include headboards upholstered with the famous Missoni zigzag and bathrooms that combine the original gray marble with the brightness of Vietri.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Bellotti hit his stride with tailoring that gave structure and lightness to the jackets, dresses and skirts in all the right places.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

The new trio combines 3-chip 3LCD projection with laser-array illumination, HDR support, full 4K on-screen output, and high-frame-rate inputs up to 120 Hz across the lineup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Since the harvest moon will reach peak illumination after the sun rises, its radiance will appear more diminished than during the nighttime.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of illumination

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