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TOPIK 6adjective

근엄하다

geuneomhada [그넘하다]

근엄해요 · 근엄했어요 · 근엄한 (+noun)

solemn, stern, grave

Example

판사는 근엄한 표정으로 판결문을 읽었어요.

The judge read the ruling with a stern expression.

Word parts

근 cautious엄 strict

Literally 'cautious and strict'.