ansehnlich
attractive, presentable, considerable
adjective AN-zayn-likh Rare
Also means
sizable (of amounts)
Usage Note
Ansehnlich describes someone or something that is pleasing or impressive to look at, or — applied to quantities — notably large. Eine ansehnliche Summe is a considerable sum; ein ansehnliches Gebäude is an impressive building.
Examples
"Das ansehnliche Landhaus stand auf einem gepflegten Hügel."
Natural Translation
The attractive country house stood on a well-kept hill.
Literal Translation
The attractive country house stood on a well-kept hill.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
- blass pale
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