Lambency — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈlam-bən(t)-sē/ lam·ben·cy

Meaning & Definition of Lambency

Lambency (noun)

  1. the quality, state, or an instance of being lambent

Lambency (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the lambency of the sunlit stained-glass window was breathtaking"

    similar: brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lambency

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lambency:

brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lambency

Words with the opposite meaning of Lambency:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Lambency

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle

Near Antonyms of Lambency

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Word Forms of Lambency

Inflections: lambencies

Origin & Etymology of Lambency

First known use: 1817

Frequently Asked Questions about Lambency

What does "Lambency" mean?

"Lambency" means the quality, state, or an instance of being lambent. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality, state, or an instance of being lambent.

What is another word for "Lambency"?

Other words for "Lambency" include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination and lightness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lambency" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lambency"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lambency". Common alternatives include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, dazzle, effulgence, illumination, lightness, luminance and luminosity.

What is the opposite of "Lambency"?

Antonyms of "Lambency" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Lambency" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lambency" in a sentence: "the lambency of the sunlit stained-glass window was breathtaking".

Is "Lambency" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lambency" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Lambency"?

"Lambency" is pronounced /ˈlam-bən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as lam·ben·cy.

What is the origin of the word "Lambency"?

First known use: 1817.