Also means
outstanding
Usage Note
hervorragend literally means 'jutting out' (from hervorragen, to protrude) and is a strong word of praise, stronger than gut. It works as both adjective and adverb: Das hast du hervorragend gemacht. Common in reviews and reports.
Examples
"Das Essen war hervorragend."
Natural Translation
The food was excellent.
Literal Translation
The food was excellent.
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