lamplight
- noun
- /ˈlæmplaɪt/
- As she read her book, the soft lamplight created a comforting atmosphere around her.
- yellow lamplight
Examples
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The stained glass door of the tiny tearoom reflected the lamplight in round, gleaming patterns of blue and red.
Fiction book (1996) -
Wren surveyed the chamber, peering into dark corners where the lamplight failed to penetrate.
Fiction book (1992) -
My lamplight will not work.
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I opened my eyes just enough to see him standing there, silhouetted in his lamplight.
Fiction book (1995) -
Turning toward the house, she peered at the warm glow of lamplight coming from the windows.
Fiction book (1990) -
His face was unreadable, but in the pale lamplight, it seemed young and uncertain.
Fiction book (1993) -
Ahead, she could see the glow of lamplight falling on a fresco of griffins grappling with lions.
Fiction book (1996) -
Dust lay over everything, and the lamplight shone dully against walls that were dingy and unwashed.
Fiction book (1991) -
Feet scuffling up the stairway; through the open door, the lamplight streamed up the stairs and over the silver-papered walls.
Fiction book (1991) -
The warm glow of lamplight filled the cozy room, making it feel inviting and safe.
Synonyms
The way artificial light is placed and used in a room or on stage to create an effect
Soft light from a burning candle that makes a room feel warm
Soft light from a fire in a room or fireplace
Light produced by burning gas for street or home use
Light from fire that people carry to see in the dark
Bright lights that decorate a place to make it look festive
A faint light from an old lamp that helps you see in the dark
A very bright stage light made by heating a block of lime with a flame
Antonyms
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lamplight is simply the two words lamp and light joined together. Lamp once meant an oil lamp or candle and light means 'brightness', so lamplight is the 'brightness from a lamp' that gives a warm, cozy glow.