Korean word

문학적

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunhakjjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveliterary

Example

그 영화는 문학적이다.keu yeong hwa neun mun hak jjeo gi da

The movie is literary.

Illustration for 문학적 (literary)

More examples

그 가사에는 문학적 표현이 많다.keu ka sa e neun mun hak jjeok pyo hyeo ni man ta

There are many literary expressions in the lyrics.

Core concept

Emotion and poetic atmosphere give a work a deeper feeling that stays with the audience.

Common phrases

  • 문학적 표현mun hak jjeok pyo hyeon

    literary expression

  • 문학적 느낌mun hak jjeok neu kkim

    literary feeling

Similar words

시적sijeok: Uses imagery and sound to create the beauty and feeling of poetry.
서정적seojeongjeok: Quietly presents personal feelings or scenery and leaves an emotional aftereffect.
감성적kamseongjeok: Speaks to feelings in a way that can move people deeply.
예술적yesuljeok: Shows creative form and aesthetic skill that give a work artistic value.

Definition in Korean

감성적이고 서정적인 표현이나 분위기로 작품에 깊이와 여운을 주는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.kam seong jeo gi go seo jeong jeo gin pyo hyeo ni na pu nwi gi ro chak pu me ki pi wa yeo u neul chu neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the Sino-Korean term for literature and an adjective-forming suffix, so it describes something with literary qualities.

Usage tips

  • The word can sound positive or mildly critical depending on context, because a poetic and emotional style may be praised as moving or viewed as overly sentimental.

Opposites

Related words

  • 문학munhakliteraturenoun
  • 문학작품munhakjjakpumliterary worknoun
  • 문학가munhakkkawriternoun

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