Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ecstatic" in Korean
“Ecstatic” in Korean is 황홀하다 (pronounced "Hwangholhada").
황홀하다
Hwangholhada
Usage & Context
Expresses an intense, overwhelming state of rapture or bliss. Used in more poetic or elevated language. Often appears in K-pop song lyrics and literary contexts to describe peak emotional experiences.
Example Sentence
그 소식을 듣고 너무 황홀했어요.
I was ecstatic when I heard that news.
How to use 황홀하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ecstatic” is 황홀하다, romanized as Hwangholhada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 황홀하다.
Pronunciation Guide
황 (hwang) sounds like 'hwang' in 'hwang-geum' (gold), with the 'hw' like 'wh' in 'what'. 홀 (hol) is like 'hole' in English. 하 (ha) is like 'ha' in 'haha', and 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
황홀해요
Hwangholhaeyo
Common polite form used in everyday conversation.
Casual (반말)
황홀해
Hwangholhae
Casual form used with close friends or subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Experiencing awe and wonder from a natural phenomenon.
그녀는 아름다운 오로라를 보고 황홀해했다.
She was ecstatic after seeing the beautiful aurora.
Describing an intense and captivating concert experience.
콘서트의 열기는 정말 황홀할 정도였다.
The energy of the concert was truly ecstatic.
Describing the overwhelming bliss of being in love.
사랑에 빠진 그는 황홀한 기분에 젖어 있었다.
Having fallen in love, he was immersed in an ecstatic feeling.
Cultural Context
황홀하다 describes a state of intense rapture, bliss, or enchantment. It's a strong, often poetic word, used for moments of profound emotional or sensory experience. You'll frequently encounter it in K-pop lyrics to describe overwhelming love or a magical atmosphere, or in literature to depict breathtaking beauty or spiritual ecstasy. It's less common in everyday casual conversation than '기쁘다' or '행복하다,' reserved for truly extraordinary feelings or sights that transport one beyond ordinary happiness.
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Common Phrases
황홀한 순간
Ecstatic moment
황홀한 경험
Ecstatic experience
황홀한 기분
Ecstatic feeling
Related Expressions
넋을 잃다
Neokseul ilta
To be spellbound, to lose one's mind (in awe)
황홀경
Hwangholgyeong
Ecstasy, rapture (noun form)
도취되다
Dochwidoeda
To be intoxicated, to be enraptured (often by a feeling or idea)
감격하다
Gamgyeokhada
To be deeply moved, touched (can lead to 황홀함)
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