B2 adjective Neutral

탁월하다

[tʰagwʌlhada]

To be far superior to others; outstanding or excellent.

Examples

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1

요리 솜씨가 정말 탁월하시네요.

Your cooking skills are truly outstanding.

2

그 후보는 탁월한 리더십으로 대중의 지지를 받았습니다.

The candidate received public support for his outstanding leadership.

3

이 노래는 멜로디가 탁월해.

The melody of this song is excellent.

Word Family

Noun
탁월성
Adverb
탁월하게
Adjective
탁월하다
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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

1

요리 솜씨가 정말 탁월하시네요.

everyday

Your cooking skills are truly outstanding.

2

그 후보는 탁월한 리더십으로 대중의 지지를 받았습니다.

formal

The candidate received public support for his outstanding leadership.

3

이 노래는 멜로디가 탁월해.

informal

The melody of this song is excellent.

4

이 논문은 기존 이론의 한계를 극복한 탁월한 연구이다.

academic

This paper is an outstanding study that overcomes the limitations of existing theories.

5

회사는 탁월한 성과를 낸 직원들에게 보너스를 지급했다.

business

The company paid bonuses to employees who achieved outstanding results.

Word Family

Noun
탁월성
Adverb
탁월하게
Adjective
탁월하다

Common Collocations

탁월한 능력 outstanding ability
탁월한 선택 excellent choice
탁월한 성과 outstanding result
탁월한 실력 outstanding skill
탁월한 견해 excellent opinion/insight

Common Phrases

탁월한 지도력

outstanding leadership

기술적 탁월함

technical excellence

학문적 탁월성

academic excellence

Often Confused With

탁월하다 vs 우수하다

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Usage Notes

A very high praise word. Use it in IELTS to describe successful strategies or individuals.

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Common Mistakes

Overusing it can sound hyperbolic. Save it for truly exceptional cases.

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Memory Tip

탁 (Table/Top) + 월 (Surpass) = Surpassing everyone to sit on top.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean 卓越 (surpassing excellence).

Grammar Patterns

탁월한 ~ ~에(서) 탁월하다

Quick Quiz

그는 복잡한 문제를 간단하게 해결하는 ___한 재능이 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 탁월

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