hochgewachsen

tall, of tall stature

adjective HOHKH-ge-vak-sen Rare

Usage Note

Hochgewachsen specifically describes a person or tree that is noticeably tall, implying an upright, slender growth. It is slightly more literary than simply groß and often suggests an aesthetic elegance alongside height.

Examples

"Die hochgewachsene Frau überragte alle anderen im Raum."

Natural Translation

The tall woman towered above everyone else in the room.

Literal Translation

The tall-grown woman overtopped all others in the room.

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