υπέροχος
ypérochos/iˈpeɾoxos/
The Greek word for magnificent is υπέροχος (ypérochos).
υπέροχος is used to describe something that is grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.
Meaning: grand, elegant or splendid in appearance (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must change its ending to agree with the noun it describes. Use υπέροχη for feminine singular nouns, υπέροχο for neuter singular nouns, υπέροχοι for masculine plural nouns and υπέροχες for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ypérochos and the IPA is /iˈpeɾoxos/.
Did you know?
- Because the word is built on the preposition υπέρ, meaning 'above' or 'beyond', it shares a linguistic DNA with the English word 'hyperbole'. Both involve the idea of going beyond normal limits.
- Because υπέροχος is so positive, using it with a sarcastic tone is a common way for Greeks to express that something is actually disastrous.
- In modern Greek, if you call a person υπέροχος, you are often complimenting their character or personality rather than just their physical appearance. It can imply they are a 'wonderful' or 'lovely' person.
Examples in context
- Το παλάτι είχε ανεπανάληπτη ομορφιά.The palace had an unprecedented beauty.
- Είδαμε μια υπέροχη παράσταση.We watched a wonderful performance.
- Η παραλία είναι φοβερή!The beach is awesome!
- Ο κήπος είναι υπέροχος.O kipos einai yperochos.The garden is magnificent.
Example conversation
Two people are visiting a museum.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοίτα αυτό το ταπί, Κυριακή!Koíta aftó to tapí, Kyriaki!Look at this tapestry, Kyriaki!
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι πραγματικά υπέροχος ο σχεδιασμός του.Eínai pragmatiká ypérochos o schediasmós tou.Its design is truly magnificent.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣυμφωνώ, τα χρώματα είναι έντονα.Symfonó, ta chrómata eínai éntona.I agree, the colors are vivid.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι το καλύτερο έργο εδώ.Eínai to kalýtero érgo edó.It is the best piece here.
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.
