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außergewöhnlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • astounding adjective So impressive or surprising that it leaves people stunned.
  • doozy noun (informal) Something remarkable, often because it's especially difficult, surprising, or impressive.
  • egregious adj Shockingly bad or blatant; standing out in a negative way.
  • epic noun A long narrative poem or story celebrating the heroic deeds of a legendary figure.
  • especially adv To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
  • exceptional adjective Unusually good; far above average.
  • exceptionally adverb To an unusually high or remarkable degree.
  • extraordinary adj Very unusual or remarkable; far beyond what is normal.
  • fabulous adj Wonderful, impressive, or excellent.
  • passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.

Senses

außergewöhnlich is used for these senses in English:

  • astounding That astounds or astound.
  • egregious Conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding; usually in a negative sense.
  • epic (colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
  • especially (manner) In a special manner; specially.
  • exceptionally To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
  • extraordinary Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
  • fabulous (slang) Very good; outstanding, wonderful.
  • passing (literary, or, archaic) Surpassingly, greatly. [from 14th c.]

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