υπέροχος
ypérochos/iˈpeɾoxos/
The English word "great" can be translated into Greek as υπέροχος (ypérochos).
The adjective υπέροχος is used to describe something as being very good.
Meaning: very good (adj)
Which one should you use?
While υπέροχος is an adjective used to describe something as great, θαυμάσια is used as an exclamation to mean 'Great!' or 'Wonderful!' in response to news or an event.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 'υπέροχος' must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. Use 'υπέροχη' for feminine nouns. Use 'υπέροχο' for neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ypérochos and the IPA is /iˈpeɾoxos/.
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, the verb ὑπερέχω (to exceed/be better than) was frequently used in competitive contexts, such as in athletic or oratorical debates, to describe someone who surpassed the standard.
- While υπέροχος describes something as 'great', the word μεγάλος is used for 'great' in the sense of historical importance, such as 'Alexander the Great' (Αλέξανδρος ο Μέγας).
- The word υπέροχος literally describes something as being 'above' or 'beyond' others, reflecting the idea that greatness is a matter of standing over the rest.
Examples in context
- Ο χορευτής ήταν εξαιρετικός!The dancer was great!
- Ήταν τέλεια!It was great!
- Το φαγητό ήταν κορυφαίο!The food was great!
Example conversation
Nikos and Kyriaki are talking about a movie they just saw.
- Νίκος NikosΣου άρεσε η ταινία, Κυριακή;Sou árese i tainía, Kyriakí?Did you like the movie, Kyriaki?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ήταν υπέροχος ο ήχος!Nai, ítan ypérochos o íchos!Yes, the sound was great!
- Νίκος NikosΣυμφωνώ, η μουσική ήταν δυνατή.Symfonó, i mousikí ítan dynatí.I agree, the music was powerful.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΉταν μια υπέροχη εμπειρία.Ítan mia ypérochi empeiría.It was a great experience.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry υπέροχος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υπέροχος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
