섬세하다
Meaning: delicate; meticulous; refined
What does 섬세하다 mean?
섬세하다 [seomsehada] is an adjective meaning "delicate; meticulous; refined". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 섬세하다 [seomsehada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
특히 공장 노동자들의 열악한 근무 환경이 섬세한 필체로 그려져 있어 독자에게 강한 인상을 남깁니다.
In particular, the harsh working conditions of factory workers are drawn with delicate prose, leaving a strong impression on readers.
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How to Use 섬세하다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 섬세하다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.
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