glänzend
shiny, radiant, brilliant
Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡlɛnt͡sn̩t/
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Cultural Note
'Glänzend' can describe physical shininess (hair, skin, objects) or be used figuratively to mean 'brilliant' or 'excellent.' 'Es geht mir glänzend' (I'm doing splendidly) is a more expressive alternative to the standard 'gut.' The related verb 'glänzen' (to shine) is often used in beauty contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Dein Haar sieht glänzend aus.
Your hair looks shiny.
Ihre Augen glänzten vor Freude.
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
Es geht mir glänzend.
I'm doing brilliantly.