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gorgeous, glamorous, elegant, dazzlingly beautiful
Describes a striking, colorful beauty, especially of women, clothing, or flowers. Implies richness, vibrancy, and visual splendor, with an aesthetic quality rooted in traditional Japanese sensibility.
艶やかな着物を着ている。
She is wearing a gorgeous kimono.
舞妓の艶やかな姿に目を奪われた。
I was captivated by the maiko's glamorous appearance.
庭園には艶やかな牡丹の花が咲き誇っていた。
Gorgeous peony flowers were blooming magnificently in the garden.
USAGE:
A literary and aesthetic term frequently used in writing, especially to describe traditional Japanese beauty. Conveys rich, vibrant beauty with a sense of luxurious elegance. Often applied to women in traditional dress, flowers, and traditional arts.
GRAMMAR:
- Prenominal: 艶やかな + noun (艶やかな姿)
- Adverbial: 艶やかに (艶やかに舞う)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 艶やかな着物: gorgeous kimono
- 艶やかな姿: glamorous figure/appearance
- 艶やかな色合い: gorgeous coloring
- 艶やかに咲く: to bloom gorgeously
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 華やか: showy, splendid — emphasizes brightness and festivity
- 鮮やか: vivid, brilliant — emphasizes sharpness and clarity of color