Korean word

사랑스럽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsarangseureoptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveadorable

Example

아기는 사랑스러운 표정을 지었다.a gi neun sa rang seu reo un pyo jeong eul chi eot tta

The baby made an adorable face.

Illustration for 사랑스럽다 (adorable)

More examples

그는 사랑스러운 웃음으로 분위기를 풀었다.keu neun sa rang seu reo un u seu meu ro pu nwi gi reul pu reot tta

He lightened the mood with an adorable laugh.

Core concept

A warm quality in a face, behavior, or voice that naturally draws affection.

Common phrases

  • 사랑스러운 웃음sa rang seu reo un u seum

    adorable smile

  • 사랑스러운 손짓sa rang seu reo un son jit

    adorable gesture

  • 사랑스러운 모습sa rang seu reo un mo seup

    adorable appearance

Similar words

귀엽다kwiyeoptta: Cute in a small, rounded, or playful way that brings out fond feelings.
예쁘다yeppeuda: Pleasant and attractive to look at, especially as a compliment for a person or thing.
다정하다tajeonghada: Showing warm care through thoughtful attention to another person.
애교스럽다aegyoseureoptta: Having a sweet, playful manner that openly invites affection.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물의 얼굴, 행동, 말투 등에서 애정이나 호감이 느껴져 마음이 끌리는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.sa ra mi na tong mu rui eol gul haeng dong mal tu teung e seo ae jeong i na ho ga mi neu kkyeo jeo ma eu mi kkeul li neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It combines 사랑 (sarang, "love or affection") with 스럽다 (seureoptta, "having the quality of"), forming an adjective for something that inspires affection.

Usage tips

  • It is a natural choice for praising small, endearing details such as a smile, expression, or way of speaking.

Other meanings

  • lovableadjective

Opposites

  • 무뚝뚝하다muttukttukadabrusqueadjective

Related words

  • 사랑스러움sarangseureoumadorablenessnoun
  • 사랑스럽게sarangseureopkkeadorablyadverb

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