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
  • At the same time, the drops have suspended pigments that melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, creating a more even skin tone with a natural, slightly luminous finish.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • White, meanwhile, instantly lightens an outfit to add a luminous, almost ethereal touch.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 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
  • Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After the leaves fall, the orange, sweet fruit remains on the branches, resembling glowing lanterns.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • There was dancing, drinks and dazzling artifacts at the de Young Museum Thursday night.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To promote quality tourism in exceptional destinations with a dazzling range of hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • Klitschko concluded the caption, which accompanied a radiant photo of Panettiere, with another birthday send-off to the late actress.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • My phone lights up with a new text, and my heart lights up, too, a fresh lime dropping into a cold bottle of beer, a bursting balloon, a cartoon lightbulb flicking on with sudden, radiant intensity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If these headsets move to 'see through' or augmented reality, the solution will likely require a MicroLED to be bright enough to compete with the daytime sun and surroundings of a drone pilot on the battlefield.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • When the oil is shimmering, add the grated zucchini and one ramen seasoning packet.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The top is also now offered in four colors, including a new Tecnico Ottanio weave that has a shimmering look when the sun hits it.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of shimmering
Adjective
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Usually, the areas are moist and shiny, not with the whitish scales seen in plaque psoriasis.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shiny

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“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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