entzückend
adorable
Very lovable, pretty, or charming, and therefore inspiring strong positive feelings.
EXAMPLE
Das entzückende Kind lächelte freundlich in die Kamera.
The adorable child smiled sweetly at the camera.
entzückend
adorable
entzückend – entzückender – am entzückendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry entzückend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | entzückend |
|---|---|
| comparative | entzückender |
| superlative | am entzückendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to entzückend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to entzückend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to entzückend.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Entzückend' (adorable) is often used to describe people, animals, or things whose appearance or behavior is particularly endearing. Typical combinations include 'ein entzückendes Lächeln' (an adorable smile), 'ein entzückendes Kleid' (an adorable dress), and 'ein entzückendes Kätzchen' (an adorable kitten).
EXAMPLE
Die Gäste waren von ihrem entzückenden Lächeln sofort begeistert.
The guests were immediately charmed by her adorable smile.
Strong approval
'Entzückend' (adorable) expresses a distinctly positive, emotional judgment. The word therefore often describes a personal impression and is particularly suited to enthusiastic or affectionate reactions.
EXAMPLE
Die Großmutter fand die selbst gemalte Karte ihrer Enkelin entzückend.
The grandmother found her granddaughter's hand-drawn card adorable.
Tone and style
'Entzückend' (adorable) often conveys warmth, playfulness, or particular affection and is commonly used in personal comments. Depending on the tone of voice, it can also sound humorous or slightly ironic.
EXAMPLE
Du hast dir für den kleinen Hund einen entzückenden Pullover ausgesucht.
You picked out an adorable sweater for the little dog.
In real life
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