vortrefflich — meaning in English

English meaning

• passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
• sublime adj So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.

Senses

vortrefflich is used for these senses in English:

• passing (literary, or, archaic) Surpassingly, greatly. [from 14th c.]
• sublime Of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.

passing — full definition

1. adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
2. noun Death, or the end of something.
3. noun The act of moving past something, or moving something (such as a ball) to another person.

sublime — full definition

1. adj So impressive, beautiful, or grand that it inspires deep awe.
2. verb For a solid to turn directly into a gas without passing through a liquid stage, or to cause it to do so (a chemistry term also called sublimating).

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