lush / ample
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lush / abundant
Present in great fullness or quantity; plentiful. Often used for meals, vegetation, or decoration.
Im Garten wuchsen die Rosen dieses Jahr besonders üppig.
The roses in the garden grew especially lushly this year.
The word 'üppig' (lush/ample) always describes a large amount or abundance. It often has a positive connotation of richness, generosity, or luxury, whether it is about food, money, or plants.
Zum Fest gab es ein üppiges Buffet mit vielen verschiedenen Speisen.
There was a lavish buffet with many different dishes for the celebration.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'üppig' (lush/ample) from the noun. In connection with food or nature, it means 'reichlich' (abundant/plentiful). With people, it describes a 'kurvenreiche Figur' (curvaceous figure). In a financial context, it means 'sehr hoch' (very high).
Die Pflanzen in ihrem Garten wachsen sehr üppig.
The plants in her garden grow very lushly.
Common combinations are 'ein üppiges Mahl' (a lavish meal) or 'ein üppiges Frühstück' (a hearty breakfast) when it is about food. For plants, people often use 'üppige Vegetation' (lush vegetation) or 'ein üppiger Garten' (a lush garden).
Nach der Wanderung freuten wir uns auf ein üppiges Abendessen.
After the hike, we looked forward to a hearty dinner.
When 'üppig' (curvaceous) describes a person, it refers to a full, curvy body shape. It is often used as a polite or neutral description.
Das Gemälde zeigt eine Frau mit üppigen Formen.
The painting shows a woman with curvaceous forms.
high
'hoch' and 'üppig' can both express that something is large or plentiful, especially with amounts or money. 'hoch' is neutral and simply describes a large value, for example 'ein hoher Preis' (a high price) or 'ein hohes Gehalt' (a high salary). 'üppig' sounds richer and fuller. It fits especially with lots of food, abundant plant growth, heavy decoration, or a generous amount of money. So you can say that a salary is 'hoch'. 'üppig' adds extra emphasis: it is plentiful or generous.
Nach der Wanderung stand ein üppiges Frühstück auf dem Tisch.
After the hike, a lavish breakfast was waiting on the table.
Die Rechnung für die Reparatur war höher als erwartet.
The bill for the repair was higher than expected.