umwerfend
stunning
Exceptionally impressive, attractive, or wonderful; so beautiful or good that it has an overwhelming effect.
EXAMPLE
Sie sah in dem Abendkleid einfach umwerfend aus.
She looked simply stunning in the evening dress.
umwerfend
stunning
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Word structure
The word 'umwerfend' (stunning) is the present participle of the separable verb 'umwerfen' (to knock over). Literally, 'umwerfen' means to knock something over. Metaphorically, 'umwerfend' describes something that is so impressive it almost knocks you over.
EXAMPLE
Der Ausblick von der Bergspitze war einfach umwerfend.
The view from the mountaintop was simply stunning.
Typical collocations
'Umwerfend' (stunning) is often used to describe a person's appearance or the beauty of things. Typical combinations are 'umwerfend aussehen' (to look stunning), 'ein umwerfendes Lächeln' (a stunning smile), 'eine umwerfende Aussicht' (a stunning view), or 'ein umwerfendes Kleid' (a stunning dress).
EXAMPLE
Sie hatte ein umwerfendes Lächeln, das alle bezauberte.
She had a stunning smile that charmed everyone.
Register and style
'Umwerfend' (stunning) is a very strong and emotional adjective. It is used to express great admiration or enthusiasm and is therefore more common in everyday language than in neutral, factual texts.
EXAMPLE
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut umwerfend!
The concert last night was absolutely stunning!
Compare with
umwerfend vs wunderschön
beautiful
Both words can describe an exceptionally beautiful sight. Wunderschön focuses on beauty, whereas umwerfend emphasizes the overwhelming effect and strong impression it makes. Use umwerfend when something particularly surprises or delights the people viewing it; wunderschön is the more neutral strong evaluation.
umwerfend
Das Kleid ist umwerfend und überraschte alle Gäste bei der Feier.
The dress is stunning and surprised all the guests at the celebration.
wunderschön
Das Kleid ist wunderschön und passt gut zu ihrer ruhigen Art.
The dress is beautiful and suits her quiet personality.
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