Geradezu Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Geradezu" is mainly used as adverb meaning "absolutely", "positively" or "downright". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "geradezu"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "geradezu" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Emphasizing or intensifying a statement, indicating something is exactly so or even more than stated"

"Geradezu", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

• Definition: "An expression that emphasizes or intensifies a statement, indicating that something is exactly so or even more than what is said. It is used to reinforce an idea or characteristic."
• Translation(s): absolutely, positively, downright, veritably
• Synonym(s): regelrecht, richtiggehend, förmlich, direkt
• Related word(s): gerade, eben, genau

2.) "Particle used to emphasize a statement or express surprise/incredulity"

"Geradezu", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

• Definition: "A particle used to emphasize a statement or to express surprise or incredulity about something."
• Translation(s): veritably, practically, almost
• Synonym(s): beinahe, fast, nahezu
• Related word(s): sozusagen, quasi