adverb
überaus
exceedingly · extremely
Ein Wort, das benutzt wird, um etwas sehr stark zu betonen; es bedeutet so viel wie 'sehr' oder 'außergewöhnlich'.
The German word "überaus" is an adverb meaning "extremely" or "exceedingly".
- It is composed of:
- über (over, above)
- and (archaic) aus (out, though here it acts as an intensifier in the adverb).
Similar words:
- äußerst (extremely)
- sehr (very)
- außerordentlich (extraordinary, exceptionally)
Difference:
- überaus tends to emphasize extreme degree in a slightly formal or intensified way, more so than sehr.
- äußerst and überaus are often interchangeable, though äußerst can sometimes sound more formal.
- außerordentlich may imply an exceptional or unusual degree, sometimes beyond normal limits.
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Examples
Er ist überaus glücklich.adverb
He is exceedingly happy.
Das Essen schmeckt überaus lecker.adverb
The food tastes extremely delicious.
Wir sind überaus zufrieden.adverb
We are extremely satisfied.
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