“In the flickering light of the cresset his features were shadowy, but a pair of lambent eyes shone surprisingly in the lurid glow.”
-The People of the Black Circle
Howard adored this term and used it often to sketch the menacing psyche of wild or supernatural beings. It was a favorite of his in illustrating reptilian or feline menace.
lambent
(ˈlæmbənt)
adj
1. (esp of a flame) flickering softly over a surface
2. glowing with soft radiance
3. (of wit or humour) light or brilliant
[C17: from the present participle of Latin lambere to lick]
ˈlambency n
ˈlambently adv
