glanzvoll
splendid
Full of splendor and magnificence; very magnificent and impressive.
EXAMPLE
Die glanzvolle Dekoration verlieh dem Saal eine festliche Atmosphäre.
The splendid decoration gave the hall a festive atmosphere.
glanzvoll
splendid
glanzvoll – glanzvoller – am glanzvollsten
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Meanings
glanzvoll
splendid
Exceptionally successful, convincing, or glorious.
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft feierte einen glanzvollen Sieg im Finale.
The team celebrated a splendid victory in the final.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry glanzvoll, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | glanzvoll |
|---|---|
| comparative | glanzvoller |
| superlative | am glanzvollsten |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Glanzvoll' is made up of 'Glanz' (splendor) and the ending '-voll' (-ful). The ending indicates that something is characterized by a high degree of splendor.
EXAMPLE
Der glanzvolle Auftritt der Sängerin begeisterte das Publikum.
The singer's splendid performance delighted the audience.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'prächtig und eindrucksvoll' (magnificent and impressive), 'glanzvoll' frequently occurs with words related to celebrations, rooms, and events. Typical collocations are 'glanzvolle Ausstattung' (splendid furnishings), 'glanzvolle Feier' (splendid celebration), and 'glanzvoller Empfang' (splendid reception).
EXAMPLE
Die glanzvolle Ausstattung des Theaters beeindruckte alle Besucher.
The theater's splendid furnishings impressed all the visitors.
Success context
In the meaning 'außergewöhnlich erfolgreich' (exceptionally successful), 'glanzvoll' often describes a victory, career, or achievement. Typical collocations are 'glanzvoller Sieg' (splendid victory), 'glanzvolle Karriere' (illustrious career), and 'glanzvolle Leistung' (splendid achievement).
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren erfolgreichen Jahren beendete sie ihre glanzvolle Karriere.
After several successful years, she ended her illustrious career.
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