lambent

/ˈlæmbənt/

IPA: /L AE1 M B IH0 N T/

adjective

1
Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.
2
Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.
“The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children.”
3
Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.
“We appreciated her lambent comments.”
ant:biting cutting

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