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.

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