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grandios
magnificent
Exceptionally good, great, or impressive.
example
Das Konzert war einfach grandios, die Stimmung war unglaublich.
The concert was simply magnificent; the atmosphere was incredible.
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magnificent
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Usage tips
Strong expressive word
'Grandios' (magnificent) is a very strong and positive adjective that expresses great enthusiasm. It is often used to describe something as exceptional and impressive.
EXAMPLE
Die Aussicht vom Berggipfel war einfach grandios.
The view from the mountain peak was simply magnificent.
Typical collocations
In its positive meaning, 'grandios' (magnificent) is often combined with positive events or results. Typical phrases are 'ein grandioser Erfolg' (a magnificent success), 'eine grandiose Idee' (a brilliant idea), or 'eine grandiose Leistung' (an outstanding achievement).
EXAMPLE
Das war eine grandiose Idee von dir, ins Kino zu gehen.
That was a brilliant idea of yours, going to the movies.
Ironic use
You can almost always recognize the ironic meaning from its combination with a word that describes failure. The phrase 'grandios scheitern' (to fail spectacularly) is a very common collocation.
EXAMPLE
Er ist mit seinem Plan, die Welt zu verbessern, grandios gescheitert.
He failed spectacularly with his plan to improve the world.
Compare with
grandios vs hervorragend
excellent / protruding
'hervorragend' and 'grandios' can both express that something is exceptionally good. 'hervorragend' sounds more calm, clear, and also appropriate in factual situations. 'grandios' is more emotional and stronger; you often use it when something impresses or excites people. It fits well with concerts, ideas, successes, or special moments. Sometimes 'grandios' is also used ironically when something goes especially clearly wrong. In that case, the tone or context determines the meaning.
grandios
Am Abend war die Stimmung im Theater grandios.
In the evening, the atmosphere in the theater was magnificent.
hervorragend
Ihr habt die Veranstaltung hervorragend organisiert, obwohl nur wenig Zeit war.
You organized the event excellently, even though there was very little time.
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