ADJECTIVE
vornehm/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːm/distinguished; elegant; refined
vornehm is a German adjective that means distinguished, elegant, or refined. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "vornehmer" and "vornehmsten".
Definitions
1.showing or characteristic of refinement, politeness, or high social status(person, behavior)
a.well-mannered and cultivated in appearance or behavior
Er benimmt sich immer sehr vornehm.—He always behaves very elegantly.
b.belonging to an upper social class
Sie stammt aus einer vornehmen Familie.—She comes from a distinguished family.
2.looking elegant, stylish, or exclusive(place, appearance)
a.suggesting luxury or exclusivity
Das Restaurant sieht sehr vornehm aus.—The restaurant looks very elegant.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | vornehm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | vornehmer |
| Superlative | vornehmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vornehm" mean in English?
- "vornehm" means distinguished, elegant, or refined. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "vornehm"?
- "vornehm" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌneːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "vornehm"?
- The comparative of "vornehm" is "vornehmer" and the superlative is "vornehmsten".
- What part of speech is "vornehm"?
- "vornehm" is a adjective in German.
