farbintensiv
richly coloured, intensely pigmented
adjective FARB-in-ten-zeef Rare
Usage Note
Farbintensiv describes a colour that is strong, saturated, and visually striking without being harsh. Used for paints, fabrics, flowers, and food photography — contrasts with blass (pale) or matt (dull).
Examples
"Die bornierten Kommentare zeigten, wie wenig er von der Welt kannte."
Natural Translation
The richly coloured tulips glowed from the flower bed like small flames.
Literal Translation
The colour-intense tulips glowed from the flower-bed like small flames.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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