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gléineach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blinding adj So bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly.
  • bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  • gleaming adjective Shining brightly, especially with a polished sheen.
  • neon noun A chemical element (symbol Ne) — a colorless, odorless noble gas that glows reddish-orange when electrified.
  • sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
  • transparent adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.
  • vivid adj Producing sharp, clear, powerful images or impressions.

Senses

gléineach is used for these senses in English:

  • blinding Very bright (as if to cause blindness).
  • bright Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
  • gleaming Having a bright sheen.
  • neon (of a color) That resembles a neon light; extremely bright; fluorescent
  • sharp Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
  • transparent (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
  • vivid (of perception) Clear, detailed, or powerful.
  • vivid (of an image, or, color) Bright, intense, or colourful.

blinding — full definition

  1. adj So bright that it is hard or impossible to see properly.
  2. adj Extremely impressive or skilful.
  3. noun The act of causing someone to lose their sight.

bright — full definition

  1. adj Giving off or full of strong light.
  2. adj Quick-witted or intelligent.
  3. adj Cheerful, optimistic, or full of promise.

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