ADJECTIVE

gewollt/ɡəˈvɔlt/intentional; deliberate; affected

gewollt is a German adjective that means intentional, deliberate, or affected. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɔlt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewollter" and "gewolltesten".

Definitions

1.intended; done deliberately or on purpose(general)

a.done with intention

Das war eine gewollte Entscheidung.—That was a deliberate decision.

2.unnatural; affected; forced (often about manner or style that seems artificial)(style/behavior, negative)

a.unnaturally constructed or performed

Ihre Reaktion wirkte sehr gewollt.—Her reaction seemed very affected.

Adjective Forms

Positivegewollt
Comparativegewollter
Superlativegewolltesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "gewollt" mean in English?
"gewollt" means intentional, deliberate, or affected. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gewollt"?
"gewollt" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɔlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "gewollt"?
The comparative of "gewollt" is "gewollter" and the superlative is "gewolltesten".
What part of speech is "gewollt"?
"gewollt" is a adjective in German.

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