애틋해요 · 애틋했어요 · 애틋한 (+noun)
to be tender and affectionate (with longing); touching, poignant
Example
두 사람의 애틋한 사랑 이야기가 감동적이었어요.
The two people's tender love story was moving.
Word parts
Probably from 애 'heart, insides' as in 애타다: love mixed with ache.
Good to know
Pronounced [애트타다]; captures affection tinged with longing, often for family or distant lovers.
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