längsgestreift
vertically striped, longitudinally striped
adjective LAENKS-ge-shtraift Rare
Usage Note
längsgestreift describes stripes running lengthwise from top to bottom. A längsgestreifter Anzug (pinstripe suit) is considered slimming in fashion. Contrasts directly with quergestreift and is common in textile and design descriptions.
Examples
"Der längsgestreifte Stoff wirkt optisch schlankmachend."
Natural Translation
The vertically striped fabric has a visually slimming effect.
Literal Translation
The vertically-striped fabric works optically slim-making.
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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