adjectiveadverb

ansehnlich

attractive · substantial

The German adjective ansehnlich has two primary meanings depending on the context:

Substantial or considerable: It is often used to describe quantities, sizes, or amounts that are large enough to be impressive or noteworthy. For example, "eine ansehnliche Summe" refers to a substantial amount of money.
Attractive or good-looking: When referring to a person or an object's appearance, it means they are pleasing to the eye, handsome, or well-presented. It implies a certain level of stature or dignity rather than just superficial beauty.

The word is an adjective. It is derived from the verb ansehen, which means "to look at" or "to behold."

The structure consists of:

an-: A prefix indicating direction or focus.
sehn: From the verb "sehen" (to see).
-lich: A common suffix used to form adjectives, similar to the English "-ly" or "-able."

Literally, it describes something that is "worth looking at" or "respectable to behold."