Difference between Lambent and Lucent

What is the difference between Lambent and Lucent?

Lambent as an adjective is brushing or flickering gently over a surface. while Lucent as an adjective is emitting light; shining, luminous.

Lambent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Brushing or flickering gently over a surface. Glowing or luminous, but lacking heat. Exhibiting lightness or brilliance of wit; clever or witty without unkindness.

Lucent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Emitting light; shining, luminous.Translucent; clear, lucid.

We hope you now know whether to use Lambent or Lucent in your sentence.

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