eindrücklicher

Eindrücklicher is a nonstandard German adjective used as a comparative form of eindrücklich, a nonstandard or dialectal variant of eindrucksvoll (impressive). The term does not appear in conventional dictionaries and is largely encountered in informal or stylistic contexts, such as advertising, contemporary prose, or headlines. Linguistically, it follows the regular pattern of German adjectives by adding the comparative -er to the base form, but since eindrücklich is not part of standard usage, eindrücklicher is a marked, emphatic choice.

Usage and nuance: Eindrücklicher conveys that something makes a stronger or more striking impression than something else. It is more common in creative writing or marketing language than in scholarly or formal writing. In formal contexts, speakers typically substitute eindrucksvoller or eindrucksvoll, which are established alternatives.

Examples: Der Vortrag war eindrücklicher als der vorherige. Der neue Werbetext erzeugt einen eindrücklicheren Gesamteindruck, doch viele Leser bevorzugen die standardsprachlichen Varianten. Related terms include eindrucksvoll and beeindruckend, with Eindruck as the core noun.

Notes: Because it is nonstandard, eindrücklicher can be read as regional, playful, or affectation, depending on audience and genre. Its acceptability varies, and for precise or formal communication speakers typically opt for standard descriptors.