ngời ngợi
Definition
- Adjective:
- To shine brightly; to glisten; to gleam: Describes a surface or object emitting a strong, often beautiful or striking, light or radiance. It implies a vibrant, luminous quality.
- To be radiant; to be resplendent: Used figuratively to describe something that stands out brilliantly due to its beauty, quality, or virtue.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mặt hồ lấp lánh, ngời ngợi dưới ánh trăng. (The lake surface sparkled, glistening under the moonlight.)
- Tấm huy chương vàng ngời ngợi trên ngực áo. (The gold medal gleamed brightly on his chest.)
- Nụ cười ngời ngợi của cô ấy làm sáng bừng cả căn phòng. (Her radiant smile lit up the entire room.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to enhance imagery. It can describe both physical light (from objects, eyes, smiles) and abstract qualities (like hope, talent, or spirit) that seem to emit a metaphorical brilliance.
- Tài năng của cô ấy ngời ngợi, không thể phủ nhận. (Her talent is resplendent, undeniable.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngời (adj): to shine, to be bright. A shorter, more common form.
- Đôi mắt cô ấy ngời sáng. (Her eyes shine brightly.)
Synonyms
- To shine brightly: gleam, glisten, glow, radiate.
- To be radiant: resplendent, brilliant, luminous, dazzling.
Related Idioms
- While "ngời ngợi" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in expressive phrases to emphasize brilliance.
- Ngời ngợi sắc xuân: (The radiant beauty of spring.)
- Ánh mắt ngời ngợi niềm tin: (Eyes shining with faith.)