adjectiveadverb
frappierend
remarkable
The German adjective "frappierend" means "striking" or "startling". It is derived from the French word "frappant", which carries similar meanings. "Frappierend" emphasizes something being notably unusual or surprising.
Similar words in German include "auffallend" (noticeable), "erstaunlich" (astonishing), and "überraschend" (surprising).
Differences:
- "Auffallend" usually describes something that catches attention through visibility or prominence.
- "Erstaunlich" focuses more on causing amazement or wonder.
- "Überraschend" explicitly means causing surprise, often without the nuance of being conspicuously striking.
Overall, "frappierend" conveys a combination of visibility and surprise, often emphasizing the unusual aspect of an observation.
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Die Ähnlichkeit ist frappierend.adjective
The similarity is remarkable.
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