Nuance Dictionary / Appearance & Demeanor
멀끔하다 meol-kkeum-ha-da
Looking sleek, neat, clean, and surprisingly well-groomed
What does 멀끔하다 mean?
멀끔하다 (meol-kkeum-ha-da) means: Looking sleek, neat, clean, and surprisingly well-groomed.
Often implies the person looks unexpectedly sharp, handsome, or free of flaws.
How it's actually used
- 평소에 추리닝만 입던 애가 정장을 입으니까 꽤 멀끔하다.
pyeongsoe churiningman ipdeon aega jeongjargeul ibeunikka kkwae meollkeumhada.
The kid who usually only wears sweatpants looks surprisingly sharp in a suit.
💡 Highlights a striking upgrade in neatness or grooming. - 머리를 단정하게 자르고 나니까 인물이 훨씬 멀끔해 보이네.
meorireul danjeonghage jareugo nanikka inmuri hwolssin meollkeumhae boine.
Now that you've got a neat haircut, you look much more clean-cut and handsome.
💡 Often used to compliment someone looking well-groomed. - 평소에 늘 후드티만 입던 그 애가 수트를 차려입으니 엄청 멀끔해 보인다.
pyeongsoe neul hudeutiman ipdeon geu aega suteureul charyeobeuni eomcheong meollgeumhae boinda.
That guy who always wears hoodies looks surprisingly sleek and sharp all dressed up in a suit.
💡 Used when someone cleans up exceptionally well.
Related words in Appearance & Demeanor
번지르르 beon-ji-reu-reu꾀죄죄하다 kkoe-joe-joe-ha-da토실토실 to-sil-to-sil삐쩍 ppi-jjeok듬직하다 deum-jik-ha-da