üppig
lavish · rich · lush
Mit viel Fülle oder in großer Menge; oft saftig, reich und sehr dicht.
The German word "üppig" is an adjective that means "lush," "abundant," or "opulent." It often describes something that is rich in quantity or quality, such as vegetation, colors, or decoration. The term conveys a sense of luxury or exuberance.
Similar words in German include "reichhaltig" (rich, plentiful), "froh" (joyful, abundant, often in a more abstract sense), and "pompös" (pompous, extravagant).
The difference between "üppig" and these similar words lies in their specific connotations. While "üppig" emphasizes a surplus or lavishness, "reichhaltig" often refers more directly to rich variety in types (like in food), "froh" conveys happiness or wholesome abundance, and "pompös" suggests an ostentatious or showy kind of richness.
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Examples
Die Tafel ist üppig gedeckt.adjective
The table is lavishly set.
Das Essen ist sehr üppig.adjective
The food is very rich.
Im Garten wächst eine üppige Rose neben dem Brunnen.adjective
In the garden, a lush rose grows next to the fountain.
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