leuchtend
Translation
shining, luminous, bright, glowing
Examples
Sie hat leuchtende Augen.
She has shining eyes.
Die leuchtenden Farben des Bildes sind schön.
The bright colors of the picture are beautiful.
Er ist ein leuchtendes Beispiel für uns alle.
He is a shining example for all of us.
Grammar Patterns
Adjective before a noun: shining, bright Sie hat leuchtende Augen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strahlend, hell, glänzend; Antonyms: dunkel, matt
Etymology
It is the present participle of the verb 'leuchten' (to shine, to glow).
Memory Tips
Imagine a light ('Leuchte') that is currently shining, hence 'leuchtend'.