glänzend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
- brilliant adj Shining very brightly.
- effulgent adj Radiant, resplendent, shining.
- glossy adj Having a smooth, shiny surface.
- lucid adj Clear and easy to understand.
- lustrous adj Having a glow or lustre.
- resplendent adj Shining brightly and impressively; dazzling in appearance.
- shining adj Giving off or reflecting bright light.
- shiny adj Reflecting light off a smooth surface.
- sleek verb To make something smooth, glossy, or polished.
- splendid adjective Magnificent, impressively beautiful, or of very high quality.
Senses
glänzend is used for these senses in English:
- bright Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
- brilliant (of a voice or sound) Having a sharp, clear tone.
- effulgent (literary, also, figuratively) Radiant, resplendent, shining.
- glossy Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.
- lucid Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- lustrous Having a glow or lustre.
- resplendent Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.
- shining Having a high polish or sheen.
bright — full definition
- adj Giving off or full of strong light.
- adj Quick-witted or intelligent.
- adj Cheerful, optimistic, or full of promise.
brilliant — full definition
- adj Shining very brightly.
- adj Exceptionally intelligent, skilled, or impressive.
- noun A diamond or other gemstone cut with many facets to maximize its sparkle.