Meaning 1neutral; elevated · 82%
Confident and assured in one’s manner and actions because of one’s abilities.
Natural examples
Sie beantwortete die schwierige Frage souverän.
She answered the difficult question confidently.
Der Kapitän meisterte die Krise souverän.
The captain handled the crisis with confidence.
Trotz der Panne blieb er souverän.
Despite the mishap, he remained composed.
Usage note
Souverän can also describe an independent state; this entry focuses on assured conduct.
Mini-lesson: souverän
Confident and assured in one’s manner and actions because of one’s abilities. Souverän can also describe an independent state; this entry focuses on assured conduct.
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