Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Rich, deep, and pleasant (in flavor, color, or sentiment): Describes something that has a full, satisfying, and often subtly profound quality. It is commonly used for tastes, colors, and emotions.
   • Warm, affectionate (in feeling): Describes a deep, sincere, and tender emotional quality.

Usage Examples

• Describing flavor:
  • Phở này nước dùng rất đượm đà. (The broth of this pho is very rich and flavorful.)
• Describing color:
  • Cô ấy thích những tông màu đượm đà như đỏ gạch và nâu sẫm. (She likes deep, rich tones like brick red and dark brown.)
• Describing emotion or sentiment:
  • Tình cảm đượm đà của bà dành cho các cháu thật cảm động. (Her warm, deep affection for her grandchildren is truly touching.)

Advanced Usage

• "vị đượm đà": a rich and deep flavor.
  • Rượu vang này có vị đượm đà của quả mọng. (This wine has the rich flavor of berries.)
• "tình cảm đượm đà": deep and warm feelings.
  • Bức thư chứa đầy tình cảm đượm đà. (The letter is full of deep affection.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đậm đà: This is the more common variant and is synonymous with "đượm đà" in all its meanings. "Đượm đà" is often considered a more literary or poetic form.
  • Tình yêu đậm đà (A deep and passionate love).

Synonyms

• Sâu đậm: deep-seated, profound (often for feelings).
• Nồng nàn: ardent, passionate (often for feelings, can be more intense).
• Đậm: strong, bold, dark (for flavors or colors, but less nuanced than "đượm đà").

Notes on Usage

• "Đượm đà" vs. "Đậm đà": While often used interchangeably, "đượm đà" can sometimes carry a slightly more subtle, infused, or gentle connotation compared to the more direct "đậm đà". However, in modern usage, the distinction is minimal.
• This word is highly positive and is used to express appreciation for something with a full, satisfying, and pleasing depth.

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