Korean word

인상적

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsangjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveimpressive

Example

그 가수의 목소리가 인상적이에요.keu ka su ui mok sso ri ga in sang jeo gi e yo

That singer's voice is impressive.

Illustration for 인상적 (impressive)

More examples

그 사람의 인상적인 표정이 기억에 남았어요.keu sa ra mui in sang jeo gin pyo jeong i ki eo ge na ma sseo yo

That person's impressive facial expression left a lasting impression on me.

Core concept

A lasting mental picture created by words, actions, scenes, or other experiences.

Common phrases

  • 인상적인 표정in sang jeo gin pyo jeong

    impressive expression

  • 인상적인 목소리in sang jeo gin mok sso ri

    impressive voice

Similar words

인상 깊다insang kiptta: A person, story, scene, or experience that is deeply memorable and hard to forget.
감동적kamdongjeok: A person, story, or scene that touches the heart and creates strong emotion.
강렬하다kangnyeolhada: A scent, color, feeling, or effect that feels extremely powerful.
놀랍다nollaptta: Something far outside expectations that produces surprise.

Definition in Korean

사람의 말·행동·장면 등이 마음에 남아 쉽게 잊히지 않고 오래 회자되는 특성을 나타내는 형용사다sa ra mui mal haeng dong chang myeon teung i ma eu me na ma swip kke i chi ji an ko o rae hoe ja doe neun teuk sseong eul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa da

Word origin

Its meaning comes from combining the Sino-Korean word for impression with a suffix meaning having the quality of, so the whole word describes something that leaves an impression.

Usage tips

  • In TOPIK reading, 인상적 (insangjeok, "leaving a strong impression") can describe something memorable but not necessarily excellent, so context matters more than simple praise.

Opposites

  • 시시한sisihanboringadjective

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