abgrundtief

German

Etymology

Abgrund (abyss) +‎ tief (deep)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈapɡʁʊntˌtiːf/
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  • Hyphenation: ab‧grund‧tief

Adjective

abgrundtief (strong nominative masculine singular abgrundtiefer, not comparable)

  1. (chiefly figurative) very deep, bone-deep (especially of negative emotions)
    Synonym: (adverb) zutiefst
    abgrundtiefer Hassbone-deep hatred
    jemanden abgrundtief verachtento utterly despise someone

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