herrlich

German

Etymology

From Middle High German hērlich, from Old High German hērlīh, equivalent to hehr (sublime, noble) + -lich. Cognate with Dutch heerlijk (delicious, lovely, delightful). More at hoar, -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛʁlɪç/, [ˈhɛɐ̯lɪç]
  • Hyphenation: herr‧lich
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Adjective

herrlich (comparative herrlicher, superlative am herrlichsten)

  1. Fantastic; marvelous; wonderful; splendid; glorious; lovely.
    Heute ist ein herrlicher Tag!
    Today is a wonderful day!

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