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TOPIK 4adverb

그야말로

geuyamallo

그야말로 + noun/description (그야말로 최고예요)

truly, literally, really, indeed

Example

그 공연은 그야말로 감동적이었어요.

That performance was truly moving.

Word parts

그 'that' + -야 emphasis + 말로 'in words': 'that, in the truest words'.

Good to know

Adds strong emphasis, like 'nothing short of': 그야말로 최고예요 'It's truly the best.'