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extremely
Used to intensify an adjective or adverb and means "very" or "to an exceptionally high degree." It is often used in formal or elevated language.
Die Resonanz auf die Veranstaltung war überaus positiv.
The response to the event was extremely positive.
The word is made up of 'über' (over/beyond) and 'aus' (out). The combination expresses an intensification that goes beyond the normal degree and therefore means 'to an exceptionally high degree.'
Das Konzert war ein überaus großer Erfolg.
The concert was an extremely great success.
'Überaus' (extremely) is an adverb and always stands directly before the adjective or adverb it is meant to intensify. It cannot stand alone at the end of a sentence.
Wir fanden seinen Vortrag überaus interessant.
We found his lecture extremely interesting.
'Überaus' (extremely) belongs to formal or elevated language. It is found more often in written texts, speeches, or formal conversations.
Die Chefin war mit den Ergebnissen überaus zufrieden.
The boss was extremely satisfied with the results.
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Sehr and überaus intensify adjectives or adverbs. Sehr is neutral and suitable in everyday language, while überaus sounds more formal or elevated and can emphasize an exceptionally high degree. Überaus is therefore often a better fit in an official or ceremonial text.
Im offiziellen Bericht nannte sie das Ergebnis überaus erfreulich.
In the official report, she called the result extremely pleasing.
Im Gespräch nannte sie das Ergebnis sehr erfreulich.
In the conversation, she called the result very pleasing.
