탁월하다
To be far superior to others; outstanding or excellent.
Examples
3 of 5요리 솜씨가 정말 탁월하시네요.
Your cooking skills are truly outstanding.
그 후보는 탁월한 리더십으로 대중의 지지를 받았습니다.
The candidate received public support for his outstanding leadership.
이 노래는 멜로디가 탁월해.
The melody of this song is excellent.
Word Family
Memory Tip
탁 (Table/Top) + 월 (Surpass) = Surpassing everyone to sit on top.
Quick Quiz
그는 복잡한 문제를 간단하게 해결하는 ___한 재능이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 탁월
Examples
요리 솜씨가 정말 탁월하시네요.
everydayYour cooking skills are truly outstanding.
그 후보는 탁월한 리더십으로 대중의 지지를 받았습니다.
formalThe candidate received public support for his outstanding leadership.
이 노래는 멜로디가 탁월해.
informalThe melody of this song is excellent.
이 논문은 기존 이론의 한계를 극복한 탁월한 연구이다.
academicThis paper is an outstanding study that overcomes the limitations of existing theories.
회사는 탁월한 성과를 낸 직원들에게 보너스를 지급했다.
businessThe company paid bonuses to employees who achieved outstanding results.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
탁월한 지도력
outstanding leadership
기술적 탁월함
technical excellence
학문적 탁월성
academic excellence
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
A very high praise word. Use it in IELTS to describe successful strategies or individuals.
Common Mistakes
Overusing it can sound hyperbolic. Save it for truly exceptional cases.
Memory Tip
탁 (Table/Top) + 월 (Surpass) = Surpassing everyone to sit on top.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 卓越 (surpassing excellence).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 복잡한 문제를 간단하게 해결하는 ___한 재능이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 탁월
Related Vocabulary
More general words
피상적
B2Superficial; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely; lacking depth or thoroughness.
복합적
B2Involving many different parts or elements; complex or multifaceted. It describes situations where several factors are intertwined.
배가시키다
B2To double or greatly increase an effect, efficiency, or amount.
자아내다
B2To evoke, cause, or stir up a certain feeling, atmosphere, or reaction from people.
주목하다
B2To pay attention to or take notice of something specifically. It often implies a focus on something significant or interesting.
대비되다
B2To be contrasted with something; to show a striking difference when compared.
고정되다
B2To be fixed, fastened, or stabilized in a certain place or state. In an academic context, it refers to values or ideas that do not change.
근접하다
B2To approach or get close to a certain place, value, or state. It is often used to describe reaching a numerical goal or physical proximity.
결정적
B2Settling an issue; producing a definite result. It refers to something that is crucial or decisive in determining an outcome.
걸맞다
B2To be suitable, appropriate, or befitting for a certain status, level, or situation. It implies a sense of balance or matching between two things.
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