boundless / limitless
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boundless / limitless
Without spatial, temporal, or quantitative limits; infinite or immeasurably large. Can refer both to concrete things and to abstract feelings or concepts.
Sie genoss die grenzenlose Freiheit auf ihrer Weltreise.
She enjoyed the boundless freedom of her trip around the world.
The word is made up of 'die Grenze' (the border/limit) and the suffix '-los' (-less). The suffix '-los' means 'without', so 'grenzenlos' (boundless/limitless) literally means 'without borders/limits'.
Der Himmel über der Wüste schien grenzenlos zu sein.
The sky over the desert seemed to be boundless.
'Grenzenlos' (boundless/limitless) is very often used to describe strong abstract concepts or feelings. Common combinations are 'grenzenloses Vertrauen' (boundless trust), 'grenzenlose Liebe' (boundless love), 'grenzenloser Optimismus' (boundless optimism), or also 'grenzenlose Dummheit' (boundless stupidity).
Sie hatte grenzenloses Vertrauen in die Fähigkeiten ihres Teams.
She had boundless trust in her team's abilities.
'Grenzenlos' (boundless/limitless) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then means 'without limit' or 'extremely'.
Ich habe mich grenzenlos über das Geschenk gefreut.
I was absolutely delighted about the gift.
infinite
Unendlich and grenzenlos can both describe something without limits. Unendlich particularly emphasizes that something has no end. Grenzenlos focuses more on the absence of external boundaries or on an immeasurably large extent, which is why it also works well for a sense of space.
Vom hohen Gipfel wirkte die weite Ebene grenzenlos.
From the high summit, the vast plain seemed boundless.
Die mathematische Gerade ist in beide Richtungen unendlich lang.
The mathematical line is infinitely long in both directions.
