lambent /ˈlæmbənt/ adjective3 •Brushing or flickering gently over a surface.“As they walked together between the houses, Lena’s smooth arm brushed his. His skin felt lambent at the touch.” — 1977 •Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat.The lambent glow of fireflies delighted the children. •(figurative) Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.We appreciated her lambent comments. formsmore lambent · most lambent