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strongly; powerfully

Adverb

  1. 1

    strongly; powerfully

    In the manner of wind, a smell, or energy emerging suddenly and strongly.

    Korean definition: 바람, 냄새, 기운 등이 갑자기 세게 끼치는 모양.

    • When I went into the kitchen, a delicious smell of food hit me strongly.

    • When a scary scene came on in the movie, I suddenly got goosebumps all over.

  2. 2

    suddenly; instantly; strongly; fiercely

    A word describing the motion of fire surging suddenly, strongly.

    Korean definition: 불이 갑자기 세게 일어나는 모양.

    • If you hold a match to a candle flame, it catches fire instantly.

    • When I threw dry firewood into the stove, the fire flared up fiercely.

  3. 3

    suddenly; abruptly

    In the state of one's face suddenly feeling hot and turning red.

    Korean definition: 얼굴이 갑자기 달아오르는 모양.

    • As I talked excitedly, my face suddenly flushed hot.

    • When the people around her praised her as pretty, Yumin's face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

  4. 4

    quickly; in an instant; in a flash; powerfully

    In the manner of a certain event progressing quickly, powerfully.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이 빠르고 힘차게 일어나는 모양.

    • My younger brother has a habit of kicking off his blanket in a flash while sleeping.

    • My friend suddenly started wearing makeup, which she never used to, and she looks totally different.