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TOPIK 6adjective

극명하다

geungmyeonghada [긍명하다]

극명해요 · 극명했어요 · 극명한 (+noun)

very clear, stark, vivid

Example

두 후보의 입장 차이가 극명하게 드러났어요.

The difference between the two candidates' positions became starkly clear.

Word parts

극 thorough명 clear

Literally 'thoroughly clear' — often used for stark contrasts.

Good to know

Pronounced [긍명하다] — nasalization; usually with 드러나다 or 대비되다.