herausragend
Translation
outstanding, prominent, exceptional
Examples
Er ist ein herausragender Wissenschaftler.
He is an outstanding scientist.
Ihre Leistung war wirklich herausragend.
Her performance was truly outstanding.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) an outstanding ~ An outstanding success.
((predicative)) ~ is outstanding His talent is outstanding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgezeichnet, exzellent; Antonyms: durchschnittlich, mittelmäßig
Etymology
From 'heraus' (out) and 'ragen' (to protrude, to stick out). It literally means 'sticking out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a mountain peak that 'sticks out' ('ragt heraus') from the others. It's outstanding.