überschwänglich

/ˈyːbɐʃvɛŋlɪç/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: academic. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. effusive, gushing, over-the-top

Usage notes

Describes an emotional display so enthusiastic it can feel excessive -- often used slightly critically, as in overly lavish praise or thanks.

Practice

1 What does überschwänglich mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er bedankte sich ___ für das Geschenk.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches überschwänglich?

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