geblichen
bleached, whitened, lightened by sun or chemicals
adjective ge-BLIKH-en Rare
Usage Note
geblichen describes material that has lost colour through bleaching — sun-bleached fabric, whitened bones, or naturally faded material. Related to bleichen (to bleach/whiten). Less common than ausgeblichen but used in more literary or precise contexts.
Examples
"Die geblichenen Knochen lagen seit Jahren in der Sonne."
Natural Translation
The bleached bones had been lying in the sun for years.
Literal Translation
The bleached bones lay since years in the sun.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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