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hochaufragend

soaring, towering high

adjective HOKH-owf-rah-gend Rare
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Usage Note

Hochaufragend describes a structure or natural feature that rises steeply and impressively to a great height. It is a descriptive adjective used in literary and journalistic language for cliffs, towers and buildings.

Examples

"Die hochaufragenden Felswände spiegelten sich im stillen See."

Natural Translation

The soaring rock faces were reflected in the still lake.

Literal Translation

The high-towering rock walls mirrored themselves in the still lake.

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