Lambent
adjective
Glowing or radiant without being glaring; soft and flickering light.
The lambent flames danced in the fireplace, casting a warm glow over the room.

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Neutral
lambent light, lambent glow, lambent flame
adjective
Characterized by a radiant or glowing quality, often used in a metaphorical sense to enhance descriptions.
The lambent prose of the novel captivated the readers.

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Formal
lambent prose, lambent beauty, lambent dreams
adjective
Glowing or radiant without being glaring; soft and flickering light.
The lambent flames danced in the fireplace, casting a warm glow over the room.

Usage tips
Neutral
lambent light, lambent glow, lambent flame
adjective
Characterized by a radiant or glowing quality, often used in a metaphorical sense to enhance descriptions.
The lambent prose of the novel captivated the readers.

Usage tips
Formal
lambent prose, lambent beauty, lambent dreams
Definition 1 of 2

Metaphorical Use
In literature, 'lambent' can describe not just light, but also qualities of a character's demeanor or expression.
Her lambent smile brightened the room.
Poetic Imagery
Often found in poetry, 'lambent' enhances the imagery and evokes a feeling of warmth.
The lambent dawn painted the sky with soft hues.
Contextual Sensitivity
Use discretion with 'lambent' in formal writing; its poetic nature may not suit all contexts.
In a formal report, avoid 'lambent' for a more straightforward description.
Metaphorical Use
In literature, 'lambent' can describe not just light, but also qualities of a character's demeanor or expression.
Her lambent smile brightened the room.
Poetic Imagery
Often found in poetry, 'lambent' enhances the imagery and evokes a feeling of warmth.
The lambent dawn painted the sky with soft hues.
Contextual Sensitivity
Use discretion with 'lambent' in formal writing; its poetic nature may not suit all contexts.
In a formal report, avoid 'lambent' for a more straightforward description.
Metaphorical Use
In literature, 'lambent' can describe not just light, but also qualities of a character's demeanor or expression.
Her lambent smile brightened the room.
Poetic Imagery
Often found in poetry, 'lambent' enhances the imagery and evokes a feeling of warmth.
The lambent dawn painted the sky with soft hues.
Contextual Sensitivity
Use discretion with 'lambent' in formal writing; its poetic nature may not suit all contexts.
In a formal report, avoid 'lambent' for a more straightforward description.
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