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시원하다

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cool

Adjective

  1. 1

    cool

    Moderately cool, neither hot nor cold.

    Korean definition: 덥지도 춥지도 않고 적당하게 서늘하다.

    • We climbed the mountain together in the cool dawn air.

    • I was escaping the heat under the cool shade of a tree.

  2. 2

    cool; hot

    Food being cold and refreshing and thus it is good to eat, or being hot enough to make one feel refreshed.

    Korean definition: 음식이 먹기 좋을 정도로 차고 산뜻하거나, 속이 후련할 정도로 뜨겁다.

    • The water in the bottle had ice in it, so it was very cool.

    • The bean sprout soup Mother made has such a refreshing broth that I feel relieved inside after eating it.

  3. 3

    open; clear

    Something not feeling confined because it has an open view without any obstructions.

    Korean definition: 막힌 데가 없이 활짝 트여 마음이 답답하지 않다.

    • I drove along a wide-open road that stretched out ahead.

    • We went up to the observatory and looked out over the open, clear view.

  4. 4

    speaking without reserve; outspoken

    One's way of speaking or behaving being unhesitating and lively.

    Korean definition: 말이나 행동이 막힘이 없고 활발하다.

    • With her straightforward personality, she decided to do the work without the slightest hesitation.

    • I asked for directions, but no one gave me a clear, straightforward answer.