German word

leuchtend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɔʏ̯çtn̩t/

Meaning

  • adjectivevivid

Example

Die leuchtenden Farben gefallen mir.

I like the vivid colors.

Illustration for leuchtend (vivid)

More examples

Nach dem Urlaub blieben mir leuchtende Erinnerungen an die Landschaft.

After the vacation, vivid memories of the landscape remained with me.

Core concept

A strong glow or saturated color catches the eye against its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • leuchtende Erinnerung

    vivid memory

  • leuchtende Zukunft

    bright future

Similar words

knallig: Bold and highly saturated, making the color stand out immediately.
hell: Giving off a great deal of light and making the surroundings look bright.
intensiv: Clearly strong in color or brightness.
bunt: Made up of many colors with a lively, varied appearance.

Definition in German

So, dass etwas durch intensive Farbe oder Licht stark hervorsticht.

Word origin

Leuchtend is the adjectival present participle of leuchten, an inherited Germanic verb related to German Licht and English light.

Usage tips

  • Unlike hell, leuchtend can describe a vivid color even when no literal light is involved.

Other meanings

  • brightadjective
  • shiningadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Leuchtsignalsignal lightnoun
  • aufleuchtenlight upverb

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