Korean word

고급스럽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkogeupsseureoptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveupscale

Example

이 레스토랑은 분위기가 고급스러워요.i re seu to rang eun pu nwi gi ga ko geup sseu reo wo yo

The atmosphere of this restaurant is upscale.

Illustration for 고급스럽다 (upscale)

More examples

그 드레스는 정말 고급스럽다.keu teu re seu neun cheong mal ko geup sseu reop tta

That dress is really upscale.

Core concept

A polished appearance or atmosphere that suggests high quality and refined value.

Common phrases

  • 분위기 고급스럽다pu nwi gi ko geup sseu reop tta

    upscale atmosphere

  • 인테리어가 고급스럽다in te ri eo ga ko geup sseu reop tta

    upscale interior

  • 옷차림이 고급스럽다ot cha ri mi ko geup sseu reop tta

    elegant outfit

  • 디자인이 고급스럽다ti ja i ni ko geup sseu reop tta

    upscale design

Similar words

세련되다seryeondoeda: Looking tasteful and well put together in design, dress, or behavior.
고급지다kogeupjjida: Having a fancy-looking or luxurious appearance or atmosphere.
우아하다uahada: Showing gentle beauty and quiet dignity in movement, appearance, or manner.
화려하다hwaryeohada: Standing out through vivid colors, sparkle, or plentiful decoration.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 장소, 옷, 음식 등의 겉모습이나 분위기가 세련되고 가치 있어 보이는 상태를 이르는 형용사.mul geo ni na chang so ot eum sik teung ui keon mo seu bi na pu nwi gi ga se ryeon doe go ka chi i sseo po i neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean element 고급 (gogeup, "high quality") combines with the adjective-forming suffix 스럽다 (sseureoptta, "having that quality") to describe something that shows those qualities.

Usage tips

  • It can describe a restaurant, outfit, interior, or food, so it focuses on a refined impression rather than price alone.

Other meanings

  • elegantadjective
  • luxuriousadjective

Opposites

  • 저급하다cheogeupadalow-gradeadjective
  • 천박하다cheonbakadavulgaradjective

Related words

  • 고급kogeuppremiumnoun
  • 고급스러움kogeupsseureoumelegancenoun
  • 고급화kogeupwapremiumizationnoun

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