lambent

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

softly bright or radiant
- "lambent tongues of flame"

Adj

Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lambēns, present participle of lambō (“lick”).

Synonyms

aglow, lucent, luminous

Antonyms

biting, cutting

Scrabble Score: 11

lambent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lambent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lambent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

lambent is a valid Words With Friends word