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.

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