Korean word

외모

Pronunciation

Romanizationoemo

Meaning

  • nounappearance

Example

사람을 외모로 판단하지 마세요.sa ra meul oe mo ro pan dan ha ji ma se yo

Please do not judge people by their appearance.

Illustration for 외모 (appearance)

More examples

SNS에서는 외모로 관심을 받기 쉽다.SNS e seo neun oe mo ro kwan si meul pat kki swip tta

On social media, it is easy to attract attention through one's appearance.

Core concept

The outward look of a person as it appears to other people.

Common phrases

  • 외모로 판단oe mo ro pan dan

    judge by appearance

  • 외모 관리법oe mo kwal li beop

    appearance care guide

Similar words

얼굴eolgul: The part of the head containing the eyes, nose, mouth, and expression.
생김새saenggimsae: The overall appearance created by the shape and features of a person or thing.
겉모습keonmoseup: The visible outer form of a person or thing.
인상insang: The general feeling or judgment formed about someone or something.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이 보는 기준이 되는 사람의 겉모습을 뜻하는 말ta reun sa ra mi po neun ki ju ni toe neun sa ra mui keon mo seu beul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of outside and facial appearance to describe what can be seen on the outside.

Usage tips

  • It refers to visible features rather than personality, behavior, or abilities, so it helps separate first impressions from a person's deeper qualities.

Opposites

  • 내면naemyeoninner selfnoun
  • 인품inpumcharacternoun

Related words

  • 외모단장oemodanjanggroomingnoun
  • 외모관리oemogwalliappearance managementnoun

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