German word

vorzüglich

Pronunciation

IPA/foːɐ̯ˈt͡syːklɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

Das Essen ist vorzüglich.

The food is excellent.

Illustration for vorzüglich (excellent)

More examples

Sie hat die Aufgabe vorzüglich gelöst.

She solved the task excellently.

Core concept

Something selected above ordinary alternatives for its quality, taste, or performance.

Common phrases

  • vorzügliche Qualität

    excellent quality

  • vorzüglich ausgestattet

    excellently equipped

Similar words

ausgezeichnet: Considered exceptionally good or successful according to a formal assessment.
hervorragend: Outstanding in performance, skill, or results.
köstlich: Extremely pleasing to the taste, especially when describing food or drink.
exzellent: Of an exceptionally high standard in quality, ability, or achievement.

Definition in German

Außergewöhnlich wohlschmeckend; allgemein: von ausgezeichneter Qualität.

Word origin

The historical form vorzühtec is connected with vorziehen ('to prefer') and came to describe what is exceptional in quality or particularly distinguished.

Usage tips

  • Before another adjective or in phrases such as vorzüglich geeignet, vorzüglich can mean 'especially' or 'particularly' rather than 'excellent' alone.

Other meanings

  • outstandingadjective
  • exquisiteadjective
  • especiallyadverb

Opposites

  • unterdurchschnittlichbelow averageadjective

Related words

  • Vorzüglichkeitexcellencenoun

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