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absconce

n.
C2 Proficiency ab·sconce

n. a small, decorative light that hangs on a wall or ceiling. It is often used to create a soft, warm glow in a room.

n. a small, ornamental light fixture, typically wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted, designed to provide a soft, indirect illumination. Often used in architectural or decorative contexts.


SIMPLE

The room was lit by a single brass absconce.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel lobby featured several antique absconces that cast a warm, golden light over the marble floor.

COMPLEX

The architect specified that the main hall be illuminated by a series of modern absconces to ensure that the delicate frescoes on the ceiling were not damaged by direct sunlight.

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