Uitmuntende

Uitmuntende is the attributive form of the Dutch adjective uitmuntend, meaning outstanding or excellent. It is used to describe the quality of a noun, such as a performance, work, or achievement. The word is common in formal writing, journalism, and academic contexts, but may also appear in everyday speech when a strong praise is intended.

Usage: When placed before a noun, uitmuntende agrees in number and gender with that noun, for example "een uitmuntende prestatie" (an outstanding performance) or "de uitmuntende prestaties" (the outstanding performances). In predicative position, the base form uitmuntend is used: "De prestatie was uitmuntend."

Alternatives: Synonyms include voortreffelijk, uitstekend, subliem, prima. Antonyms would convey lower quality, such as teleurstellend (disappointing) or slecht (bad).

Origin and nuance: Uitmuntende is part of a family of evaluative adjectives formed with the prefix uit- and the root implying worth or merit. It carries a strong positive connotation and is commonly found in evaluative, descriptive, and promotional language.

Translations: In English, it corresponds to "outstanding" or "excellent." The term conveys a high level of merit and is used to highlight exceptional quality in people, performances, or works.