Which one should you use?
While υπέροχος means lovely, it is often more intense, suggesting something is wonderful or magnificent. If you specifically want to say someone or something is beautiful or lovely, you might use Όμορφος. If you want to describe something as pleasant or agreeable, use Ευχάριστος and if you want to say something is adorable or cute, use Χαριτωμένος.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form υπέροχη for feminine nouns, the neuter form υπέροχο for neuter nouns, the masculine plural form υπέροχοι for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form υπέροχες for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /iˈpeɾoxos/ (ypérochos).
Did you know?
- The word υπέροχος comes from the Ancient Greek roots for 'above' and 'to have', literally meaning to have more than others or to be superior.
- The Greek word for 'cute', χαριτωμένος, shares the same root as the English word 'charismatic'. Both derive from χάρις, which means 'grace'.
- While υπέροχος describes something wonderful, the Greek word for 'beautiful', όμορφος, literally comes from roots meaning 'similar' and 'form'. This suggests that beauty in the Greek mind is rooted in symmetry and balance.
Examples in context
- Η παραλία εδώ είναι πανέμορφη.The beach here is lovely.
- Ο μικρός σκύλος είναι χαριτωμένος.The small dog is lovely/adorable.
- Η βόλτα στο πάρκο ήταν ευχάριστη.The walk in the park was lovely/pleasant.
- Το ηλιοβασίλεμα ήταν πολύ όμορφο.The sunset was very lovely/beautiful.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are visiting a gallery.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚοίτα αυτόν τον πίνακα, Δημήτρη!Koita afton ton pinaka, Dimitri!Look at this painting, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι πραγματικά υπέροχος.Einai pragmatika yperochos.It is truly lovely.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΜου αρέσουν πολύ τα χρώματα.Mou areisoun poly ta chromata.I like the colors very much.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣυμφωνώ, είναι πολύ ιδιαίτερος.Symfono, einai poly idiaiteros.I agree, it is very unique.
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.
