物々しい
物々しい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 物々しい | 物々しくない |
| Polite | 物々しいです | 物々しくないですalso 物々しくありません |
| Past polite | 物々しかったです | 物々しくなかったですalso 物々しくありませんでした |
| Past | 物々しかった | 物々しくなかった |
| Te-form | 物々しくて | 物々しくなくて |
| Adverbial | 物々しく | |
| Conditional | 物々しければ | 物々しくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 物々しかったら | 物々しくなかったら |
Meanings
Describes security, guard, or atmosphere that is unusually strict, heavy, or imposing, often with a sense of tension or seriousness.
The security at the airport is tight.
The meeting began in a heavy atmosphere.
Used for appearance, behavior, or style that is exaggerated, ostentatious, or trying too hard to impress.
His showy outfit drew everyone's attention.
Describes something grand, stately, or solemn in a positive or neutral sense, such as a ceremony or building.
The ceremony was conducted in a solemn atmosphere.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の警備が物々しいthe security at a place is unusually strict/heavy
The security at the venue was extremely tight and imposing.
- 物々しい態度an overdone, pretentious manner
He began his explanation with an exaggerated, pompous manner.
- 物々しい式典a solemn, grand ceremony
A solemn, grand ceremony was held with great dignity.
- 物々しい雰囲気a tense, heavy atmosphere
A tense, heavy atmosphere hung over the room.