frappierend
striking; astonishing; staggering
English translations
- 01
striking
- 02
remarkable
- 03
astonishing
- 04
impressive
Word details
- German meaning
- Äußerst überraschend oder verblüffend.
- English meaning
- Striking
- Synonym
- verblüffend, überraschend
- German example
- Die Ähnlichkeit der Zwillinge ist frappierend.
- English example
- The similarity of the twins is striking.
- Comparative
- frappierenderSuperlative: am frappierendsten
Example sentences with “frappierend”
Die Ähnlichkeit ist frappierend. (The resemblance is striking.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'frappierend' mean the same as 'überraschend'?
Yes, but 'frappierend' is stronger, implying something that hits you with surprise or disbelief (from the French 'frapper' - to hit).