lambent

/ˈlæmbənt/

Other forms: lambently

Lambent is a word describing a type of light that is subdued or soft. A lambent glow is not a bright, blinding light.

Lambent comes from a Latin word meaning "lick," and that fact may help you remember the word: lambent lights or flames aren't solid or powerful. The light is flickering — almost like the licking of a snake's tongue. Lambent light flickers or shines softly. It's not a powerful or overwhelming light. A candle in a dark room is a great example of a lambent light. Lambent light is better for setting a mood than lighting up a room brightly.

Definitions of lambent

1. adjective

   softly bright or radiant
   “lambent tongues of flame”

   synonyms: aglow, lucent, luminous

   bright

   emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts