strahlend
radiant, beaming, brilliantly bright
adjective SHTRA-lend Rare
Usage Note
Strahlend describes an appearance of glowing brightness, whether from a physical light source or from health and happiness. Strahlend weiße Zähne are dazzlingly white teeth; ein strahlendes Lächeln is a beaming smile.
Examples
"Die strahlend weiße Tischdecke leuchtete im Kerzenschein."
Natural Translation
The brilliantly white tablecloth glowed in the candlelight.
Literal Translation
The radiantly white tablecloth glowed in the candlelight.
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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