üppig
Translation
lush, lavish, sumptuous, plentiful
Examples
Der Garten ist sehr üppig.
The garden is very lush.
Das Abendessen war sehr üppig.
The dinner was very lavish.
Sie hat üppiges Haar.
She has thick hair.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) as an adjective before a noun Sie hat üppiges Haar.
((...)) as a predicative adjective Der Garten ist üppig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reichlich, luxuriös; Antonyms: karg, mager, spärlich
Etymology
Related to Middle High German 'üppec', meaning 'superfluous, excessive'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a plant growing 'up' and 'up' until it's 'üppig' (lush), or an 'upper' class meal that is 'üppig' (lavish).