Korean word

세련되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseryeondoeda

Meaning

  • adjectivestylish

Example

그 카페는 인테리어가 세련돼서 분위기가 좋아요.keu ka pe neun in te ri eo ga se ryeon dwae seo pu nwi gi ga cho a yo

That cafe has a stylish interior, so the atmosphere is nice.

Illustration for 세련되다 (stylish)

More examples

그 친구는 구두와 액세서리가 세련돼서 눈에 띄었어요.keu chin gu neun ku du wa aek sse seo ri ga se ryeon dwae seo nu ne tti eo sseo yo

That friend stood out because their shoes and accessories were stylish.

Core concept

A finished look or manner that feels tasteful, balanced, and effortlessly refined.

Common phrases

  • 세련된 인테리어se ryeon doen in te ri eo

    stylish interior

  • 세련된 소품se ryeon doen so pum

    stylish accessories

  • 세련된 디자인se ryeon doen ti ja in

    stylish design

Similar words

깔끔하다kkalkkeumhada: Looking tidy and well-kept with nothing messy or distracting.
단정하다tanjeonghada: Appearing neatly dressed and behaving in a controlled, respectful way.
멋있다meosittta: Looking especially appealing because of a striking style or manner.
고급스럽다kogeupsseureoptta: Creating an elegant impression that suggests quality and luxury.

Definition in Korean

자연스럽게 다듬어져 품격이나 세련미가 느껴지는 상태를 나타내는 형용사로, 물건·공간·사람의 태도에 사용할 수 있다.cha yeon seu reop kke ta deu meo jeo pum gyeo gi na se ryeon mi ga neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa ro mul geon kong gan sa ra mui tae do e sa yong hal ssu it tta

Word origin

Its base 세련 (seryeon, "refinement") evokes careful polishing, and 되다 (doeda, "to become") turns that idea into a state of being refined.

Usage tips

  • The word is positive but does not necessarily mean expensive, since a simple design or quiet manner can also receive this praise.

Other meanings

  • elegantadjective
  • polishedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 세련미seryeonmisophisticationnoun

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