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Korean learner dictionary

휘둥그렇다

hwidunggeureotda · pop-eyed; round-eyed; wide-eyed

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87781
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 휘둥그러타, 휘둥그런, 휘둥그레, 휘둥그러니, 휘둥그러씀니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    놀라거나 무서워서 크게 뜬 눈이 둥그렇다.

    English: pop-eyed; round-eyed; wide-eyed — Wide-open eyes being large and round, being frightened or scared by something.

    Examples

    • 휘둥그런 눈.
    • 휘둥그렇게 뜨다.
    • 휘둥그렇게 치뜨다.
    • 휘둥그렇게 치켜뜨다.
    • 눈이 휘둥그렇다.
    • 사람들은 유명 배우가 길거리에 나타나자 휘둥그런 눈으로 쳐다보았다.
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