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lambency vs shine

shine vs lambency

lambency and shine both are nouns.

lambency is not a verb while shine is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lambency Yes No No No
shine Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shine is a hypernym of lambency; that is, shine is a word with a broader meaning than lambency:
  • lambency: an appearance of reflected light
  • shine: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
Other hypernyms of lambency include effulgence, radiance, radiancy, refulgence, refulgency.
lambency (noun) shine (noun)
an appearance of reflected light the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
lambency (verb) shine (verb)
make (a surface) shine
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
Difference between lambency and shine

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