lambent

adjective

ˈlam-bənt How to pronounce lambent (audio)
Definition of lambentnext
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light the lambent flames from our campfire cast a comforting glow

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Recent Examples of lambent Lenae aims to build on Bird’s Eye’s ethos of expansion, pushing further into an airy, lambent sound. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026 Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will. — Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026 One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024 Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began. — Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022 Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
  1. luminous
  2. shining
  3. glowing
  4. dazzling
  5. radiant
  6. bright
  7. shimmering
  8. shiny
Adjective
  • There are other niceties too, like room for luminous tritium vials on a spinning module that should delight eager fidgeters, and the SceptriX's ability to strike up a spark with a separate ferro rod and light a fire.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Then a toner or essence can keep the skin luminous and smooth and allow active ingredients to work harder.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • In North Georgia’s mountains, autumn already is transforming ridges, forests and streambanks into dazzling palettes of reds, yellows, maroons and deep oranges — all part of nature’s annual leaf color spectacle.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Age of Innocence Edith Wharton, 1920 Wharton’s portrayal of 1870s New York society shows a world that is both dazzling and suffocating.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • Bathrooms feature Aesop bath amenities, Dyson hair dryers, Toto toilets, Matouk linens, and radiant heated floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The radiant formula features a subtle sheen and amps skin’s moisture levels with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • The skies over England were bright with auroras on October 18, 1848, as the Sun was entering a more active phase in its solar cycle.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Skies of bright October blue pave the way for not-so-distant November gray.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The images are of a shimmering ocean, kids running on the beach, sunshine, a wedding proposal and a wholesome graduation ceremony.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bryant also toted a Pink brand purse and added a shimmering silver belt with a bevy of Pink dog charms.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • One calculation suggested Lightbulb made so much gold and platinum that the shiny pile would be 10 times as massive as Earth.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • At the booth for another derm-beloved brand, La Roche-Posay, guests learned about the dark-spot targeting Mela B3 line, including the Double Dose Discoloration Treatment, before leaving with shiny purple metallic totes.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of shiny

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