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gewaltig

enormous, huge

adjective ge-VAL-tikh Rare
Numbers & Measures Quantities

Also means

mighty, tremendous

Usage Note

gewaltig describes a huge size or amount, related to Gewalt (force). Colloquially sich gewaltig irren means to be hugely mistaken. It conveys impressive or overwhelming magnitude.

Examples

"Die Kosten stiegen in eine gewaltige Höhe."

Natural Translation

The costs rose to an enormous level.

Literal Translation

The costs rose into an enormous height.

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