Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| υπέροχος | ypérochos | /iˈpeɾoxos/ |
| θαυμάσιος | thavmásios | |
| εκπληκτικός | ekpliktikós | |
| έξοχος | éxochos |
These terms are used to describe something that is excellent or extremely impressive. You might use το απόλυτο τέλειο to describe something that is absolutely perfect.
Which one should you use?
While υπέροχος is a common way to say wonderful or excellent, εκπληκτικός is often used to mean amazing or astounding in a way that implies a sense of surprise or being stunned. The term θαυμάσιος carries a slightly more poetic or formal connotation of marvelous compared to the more common υπέροχος.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. For example, the masculine singular is υπέροχος, the feminine singular is υπέροχη, the neuter singular is υπέροχο and the masculine plural is υπέροχοι.
How do you pronounce it?
ypérochos (/iˈpeɾoxos/)
Did you know?
- The word εκπληκτικός shares a root with the Greek word for 'shocked' or 'stunned'. It describes a beauty so great that it feels like a physical blow.
- While υπέροχος means 'wonderful', its root υπερέχω is still used in modern Greek to mean 'to have an advantage' or 'to be superior' in a competitive sense.
- The word θαυμάσιος is a learned borrowing from Ancient Greek, meaning its use in modern speech is a conscious revival of a classical term.
Examples in context
- Η φίλη μου είναι ένας υπέροχος άνθρωπος.My friend is a wonderful person.This sentence shows how to use υπέροχος to describe a person.Tatoeba #2467847 by Zeus, translation #9244261 by Nylez
- Είσαι υπέροχη μ’ αυτό το φόρεμα.You look wonderful in that dress.This sentence uses υπέροχη to describe how someone looks.
- Ήταν ένας υπέροχος άνθρωπος.He was a wonderful man.This sentence uses υπέροχος to describe a man in the past.Tatoeba #2466666 by Gumiho, translation #51849 by CM
- Η θέα είναι υπέροχηThe view is wonderful.
- Η εμφάνιση ήταν καταπληκτικήThe performance was wonderful.
- Το πάρτι ήταν φοβερόThe party was wonderful.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are eating at a restaurant.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤο φαγητό είναι υπέροχος!To fagito einai yperochos!The food is wonderful!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμφωνώ, είναι πολύ νόστιμο.Symfono, einai poly nostimo.I agree, it is very tasty.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ σερβιτόρος είναι επίσης υπέροχος.O servitoros einai episis yperochos.The waiter is also wonderful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠραγμάτι, είναι πολύ ευγενικός.Pragmati, einai poly evgenikos.Indeed, he is very polite.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wonderful” translations and entries υπέροχος, θαυμάσιος, εκπληκτικός, έξοχος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θαυμάσιος, υπέροχος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
