Verblassen

Verblassen (German word)

Definition: Verblassen means to fade or to become paler. It refers to something losing its intensity or brightness over time.

Opposite: The opposite of verblassen is erstrahlen, which means to shine or to sparkle. While verblassen represents the process of fading, erstrahlen represents the process of becoming more vibrant.

Synonyms: Some synonyms of verblassen are verbleichen (to bleach), ausbleichen (to bleach out), or schwinden (to fade away).

Examples:

1. Die Farben des Sonnenuntergangs verblassen langsam am Horizont. (The colors of the sunset slowly fade on the horizon.)
2. Die Erinnerungen an die Reise verblassen allmählich in meinem Gedächtnis. (The memories of the trip are gradually fading in my mind.)
3. Der Glanz des alten Gemäldes ist über die Jahre verblichen. (The brilliance of the old painting has faded over the years.)
4. Die Hoffnung auf Besserung sollte niemals verblassen. (The hope for improvement should never fade away.)\ Visit YouGlish.com