TOPIK · Level 112
15 words
Korean word
화려하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationhwaryeohada
Meaning
- adjectiveflashy
Example
그 파티는 화려했어요.keu pa ti neun hwa ryeo hae sseo yo
The party was flashy.
More examples
무대의 조명이 화려해서 눈을 뗄 수 없었어요.mu dae ui cho myeong i hwa ryeo hae seo nu neul ttel ssu eop sseo sseo yo
The stage lighting was so dazzling that I couldn't look away.
Core concept
Bright, richly decorated, and designed to stand out at once.
Common phrases
색감이 화려하다saek kka mi hwa ryeo ha da
bright colors
조명이 화려하다cho myeong i hwa ryeo ha da
dazzling lighting
Similar words
화사하다hwasahada: A light, gentle appearance makes clothing or a room look cheerful and refined.
현란하다hyeollanhada: A dazzling mix of vivid colors and detailed decoration strongly draws the eye.
요란하다yoranhada: Showy sights or loud sounds create a restless, noisy atmosphere.
Definition in Korean
장식이나 색깔이 많이 쓰여 눈에 띄게 빛나거나 돋보이는 상태.chang si gi na saek kka ri ma ni sseu yeo nu ne tti ge pin na geo na tot ppo i neun sang tae
Word origin
The adjective combines the Sino-Korean word 화려 (hwaryeo, "splendid and beautiful") with 하다 (hada, "to do").
Usage tips
- When describing parties, clothes, or decorations, the speaker's tone shows whether the strong appearance is admired or seen as excessive.
Other meanings
- glamorousadjective
- luxuriousadjective
- splendidadjective
Opposites
- 수수하다susuhadaunassumingadjective