auffallend
striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
adjective OWF-fal-lend Rare
Usage Note
Auffallend describes something that immediately draws the eye or attention. Auffallend schön means strikingly beautiful. Unlike auffällig, which can have a negative flavour, auffallend is neutral and simply means 'noticeable'.
Examples
"Ihr auffallend rotes Kleid zog alle Blicke auf sich."
Natural Translation
Her strikingly red dress drew all eyes to her.
Literal Translation
Her strikingly red dress drew all glances to itself.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
- blass pale
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