vortrefflich
excellent
The German word "vortrefflich" is an adjective that means "excellent" or "superb". It can be broken down into the parts "vor" (before or in front) and "trefflich" (suitable or fitting). The overall sense conveys something of outstanding quality or merit. Similar words in German include "ausgezeichnet" (excellent), "hervorragend" (outstanding), and "vorzüglich" (superior).
The main difference between "vortrefflich" and these synonyms lies in nuance; "vortrefflich" often implies not only high quality but also virtue or merit in moral terms, while the others might focus purely on performance or quality without the moral implication.
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Examples
Das Essen schmeckt vortrefflich.adverb
The food tastes excellent.
Die Künstlerin malte ein vortreffliches Porträt.adjective
The artist painted an excellent portrait.
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