멋있다 is an adjective that describes someone or something as stylish, cool, or attractive in appearance or attitude.
Nuances
- Used not only for looks but also attitude or vibe
- A positive expression of admiration
- Commonly used among friends in casual speech
- In formal settings, '멋지다' or other expressions may be better
When to use
Complimenting friends, Fashion talk, Movie actors, Musician style
In context
멋있다 is mainly used to express a positive impression of people or things, commonly in the descriptive form. It's frequent in spoken Korean but less formal, so it's rare in very formal contexts.
