Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Emphasizes that something is clearly or strikingly the case, often to a high degree.
Natural examples
Nach der Panne herrschte regelrechtes Chaos im Bahnhof.
After the breakdown, outright chaos reigned at the station.
Der kurze Besuch wurde zu einer regelrechten Überraschung.
The brief visit turned into a real surprise.
Die Kinder entwickelten regelrechte Begeisterung für Sterne.
The children developed a real enthusiasm for stars.
Usage note
Regelrecht usually comes before a noun: eine regelrechte Überraschung. Here it intensifies the description; it does not mean a legal rule.
Mini-lesson: regelrecht
Emphasizes that something is clearly or strikingly the case, often to a high degree. Regelrecht usually comes before a noun: eine regelrechte Überraschung. Here it intensifies the description; it does not mean a legal rule.
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