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

The screen has ample brightness for sunlit rooms and reasonably vibrant colors.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
The new MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR touch display is a tandem OLED panel with up to 2,000 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.

— Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

The steel, aged-effect metal and highly polished surfaces create a contrast between rawness and precision, while the transparency of the facade lends lightness to the flagship’s compact, block-like form.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
This wonderful Syrah is a blend of 94 percent Syrah and 6 percent Viognier to add a bit of lightness.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 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

Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Seen as a five-tool star, Mondesí had moments of brilliance with the Royals, but also struggled with injuries.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

With the full power of the UTL19's dual lamps right next to it, the utility blade is a good option for performing those tasks in the dark, bringing its own focused illumination to keep your other hand free.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
The brightness matters for HDR content, sure, but what really makes OLED stand out is per-pixel illumination—meaning each pixel can turn on or off independently.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of illumination

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