고무적이다
To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
Examples
3 of 5청년 실업률이 감소하고 있다는 소식은 고무적이다.
The news that the youth unemployment rate is decreasing is encouraging.
팀원들의 열정적인 태도는 매우 고무적이었다.
The team members' passionate attitude was very heartening.
이번 실험 결과는 향후 연구에 고무적인 신호이다.
The result of this experiment is an encouraging signal for future research.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Go' + 'Music'. Good music is encouraging!
Quick Quiz
수출이 다시 살아나고 있다는 것은 우리 경제에 매우 ______ 소식이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고무적인
Examples
청년 실업률이 감소하고 있다는 소식은 고무적이다.
academicThe news that the youth unemployment rate is decreasing is encouraging.
팀원들의 열정적인 태도는 매우 고무적이었다.
businessThe team members' passionate attitude was very heartening.
이번 실험 결과는 향후 연구에 고무적인 신호이다.
formalThe result of this experiment is an encouraging signal for future research.
너의 성적이 올라서 정말 고무적이야.
informalIt's really encouraging that your grades went up.
정부의 새로운 지원 대책은 중소기업들에게 고무적이다.
formalThe government's new support measures are encouraging for small businesses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
고무적인 반응을 얻다
to get an encouraging response
상당히 고무적이다
to be quite heartening
고무적인 출발
encouraging start
Often Confused With
감동적이다 means moving/touching (emotion), while 고무적이다 means encouraging/motivating (future-oriented hope).
Usage Notes
Often used in news reports or formal reviews to comment on positive trends.
Common Mistakes
Learners might think '고무' means 'rubber' (which it does), but in this context, it's a Sino-Korean word for 'beating a drum' to encourage.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Go' + 'Music'. Good music is encouraging!
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 鼓 (drum) and 舞 (dance). To beat a drum and dance to encourage.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
수출이 다시 살아나고 있다는 것은 우리 경제에 매우 ______ 소식이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고무적인
Related Vocabulary
More general words
계획
B1A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something in the future. It involves deciding on steps and resources needed to reach a goal.
성실하다
B1To be diligent, faithful, and sincere in performing one's duties or tasks.
방향
B1The course along which someone or something moves, or the general way in which a situation is developing.
해외
B1A location or area outside of one's own country, typically across the sea; international territories.
실패
B1Lack of success or the omission of expected or required action. It involves not meeting a desired goal or standard.
제공
B1The act of supplying or providing something that is wanted or needed. It is a very common verb in business and research contexts (e.g., providing data).
해롭다
B1Causing or likely to cause harm. It describes things that have a negative impact on health, environment, or society.
실제적
B1Relating to or concerned with facts or reality rather than theory or imagination; practical and useful in a real-world situation.
중요도
B1The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.
신청하다
B1To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.
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