English–German

“eye-catching” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌfɛːlɪç/

Example

Sie trägt ein auffälliges Kleid.

She is wearing an eye-catching dress.

Illustration for auffällig (eye-catching)

How to say “eye-catching” in German

“Eye-catching” in German is auffällig.

Someone behaves or appears differently enough from others to become the focus of attention.

Full entry for auffällig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with auffällig

Das Make-up ist auffällig, aber geschmackvoll.

The makeup is eye-catching, but tasteful.

Tips for using auffällig

  • With people, auffällig may describe either striking appearance or behavior that seems abnormal, so context determines its tone.

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