Lambency

Pronunciation: /ˈlæmbənsi/

Definitions of lambency

noun the quality or state of being softly bright or radiant, giving off a gentle light or glow

Example Sentences

A1 The lambency of the candle created a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room.

A2 The soft lambency of the moonlight made it easy to navigate through the dark forest.

B1 The lambency of the sunrise painted the sky with vibrant colors.

B2 The lambency of the fire danced and flickered in the night, casting shadows on the walls.

C1 The lambency of the chandelier added an elegant touch to the ballroom.

C2 The lambency of the starlight reflected off the calm waters, creating a mesmerizing scene.

Examples of lambency in a Sentence

formal The lambency of the candlelight created a warm and inviting atmosphere in the room.

informal I love how the lambency of the sunset makes everything look so beautiful.

slang The lambency of the bonfire was lit, dude!

figurative The lambency of her smile brightened up the whole room.

Grammatical Forms of lambency

• past tense: lambenced
• plural: lambencies
• comparative: more lambent
• superlative: most lambent
• present tense: lambences
• future tense: will lambence
• perfect tense: have lambenced
• continuous tense: is lambencing
• singular: lambency
• positive degree: lambent
• infinitive: to lambence
• gerund: lambencing
• participle: lambencing

Origin and Evolution of lambency

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lambency' originated from the Latin word 'lambentia', which means 'licking' or 'playing lightly over'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lambency' has evolved to refer to a soft, radiant light or glow, often used to describe a subtle or gentle brightness.