adjectiveadverb
leuchtend
bright · glow
The German word "leuchtend" is an adjective meaning "shining," "bright," or "radiant." It is derived from the verb "leuchten," which means "to shine" or "to glow."
Similar words:
- strahlend (radiant, beaming)
- hell (bright, light)
- glänzend (glossy, shining)
Differences:
- leuchtend emphasizes emitting light or glowing.
- strahlend often highlights a strong, dazzling brightness, sometimes metaphorical (e.g., a radiant smile).
- hell refers more generally to brightness or light intensity.
- glänzend can also mean shiny or polished, often referring to surfaces rather than light emission.
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Examples
Nachts sieht man den leuchtenden Mond.adjective
At night you can see the bright moon.
Am Abend waren mehrere leuchtende Punkte sichtbar.adjective
In the evening, several glowing points were visible.
Ihr Kleid war leuchtend rot und fiel sofort auf.adjective
Her dress was bright red and stood out immediately.
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