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reißerisch

C1

lurid / sensational lurid = unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect

English meaning
lurid / sensational lurid = unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect
CEFR level
C1Advanced
Vocabulary package
Newspapers & Journalism

reißerisch in a sentence

Die reißerische Schlagzeile sollte mehr Leser anlocken.

The sensational headline was meant to attract more readers.

Comparative and superlative

reißerisch reißerischer am reißerischsten

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Questions about reißerisch

What is the comparative of reißerisch?

reißerisch → reißerischer → am reißerischsten.

What does reißerisch mean in English?

reißerisch means "lurid / sensational lurid = unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect". For example: "Die reißerische Schlagzeile sollte mehr Leser anlocken." — "The sensational headline was meant to attract more readers."

What level is reißerisch in German?

reißerisch is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the newspapers & journalism vocabulary.

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