Adjective / Adverb
auffällig
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊfˌfɛlɪç]
striking, eye-catching, flashy, showy
B2
rank #3,609
Meanings
Adjective
- striking, eye-catching, flashy, showy
- conspicuous, noticeable
- abnormal
Adverb
- strikingly
- conspicuously
Example sentence
Ihre neue Brille ist ziemlich auffällig.
Her new glasses are quite eye-catching.
Usage
- auffällige Kleidung — eye-catching or conspicuous clothing
- auffällig / unauffällig — noticeable / unobtrusive; the un- form is the opposite
Die auffällige rote Jacke war schon von Weitem zu sehen.
The eye-catching red jacket was visible from far away.