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ausnehmend

exceptionally, remarkably

adverb OWS-nay-mend Rare

Usage Note

Ausnehmend is a formal intensifier meaning 'to an exceptional degree'. It functions like außerordentlich but carries a slightly literary tone. Used in written and formal registers: ausnehmend klug, ausnehmend schön.

Examples

"Die Vorstellung war ausnehmend gut, alle Zuschauer standen auf."

Natural Translation

The performance was exceptionally good; all spectators stood up.

Literal Translation

The performance was exceptionally good, all spectators stood up.

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