German word

mitreißend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌʁaɪ̯sənt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexciting

Example

Die Band spielte ein mitreißendes Lied.

The band played an exciting song.

Illustration for mitreißend (exciting)

More examples

Das Finale des Spiels war mitreißend.

The game's finale was exciting.

Core concept

A surge of energy sweeps people into shared enthusiasm and active participation.

Common phrases

  • mitreißendes Finale

    exciting finale

  • mitreißende Debatte

    exciting debate

  • mitreißender Vortrag

    captivating lecture

Similar words

begeisternd: Inspiring strong admiration, excitement, and enthusiasm.
bewegend: Emotionally moving, often through sadness or deep feeling.
ansteckend: Spreading feelings or energy from one person to others.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das so fesselnd oder antreibend wirkt, dass es Begeisterung und Beteiligung bei Leuten auslöst.

Word origin

Mitreißend is the adjectival present participle of German mitreißen, formed from mit ('along') and reißen ('tear or pull').

Usage tips

  • Mitreißen is a separable verb: Die Musik reißt das Publikum mit, while mitreißend is the adjective.

Other meanings

  • captivatingverb

Opposites

  • langweiligboringadjective
  • unspektakulärunspectacularadjective

Related words

  • mitreißencaptivateverb
  • Mitreißkraftcaptivating powernoun
  • Mitreißercrowd-pleasernoun

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