xôm
Definition
- Adjective:
- Stylish / Chic: Describes a person's appearance as fashionable, elegant, or attractively put-together, often with a sense of effort or flair.
- Lively / Animated: Describes a story, atmosphere, or event that is vibrant, exciting, and full of engaging details.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy ăn mặc rất xôm. (She dresses very stylishly.)
- Buổi tiệc diễn ra thật xôm. (The party was really lively.)
- Câu chuyện anh ấy kể nghe rất xôm. (The story he told sounds very animated.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xôm" is considered informal and is often used in colloquial speech to add a tone of vivid appreciation or mild exaggeration.
- Bài diễn văn khai mạc khá xôm trò. (The opening speech was quite a lively show.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xôm tụ (adj): This compound form emphasizes a large, bustling, and cheerful gathering.
- Đám cưới ở quê đông đúc, xôm tụ lắm. (The wedding in the countryside was crowded and very bustling.)
Synonyms
- Chic: Fashionably elegant and stylish.
- Lively: Full of life, energy, and activity.
- Animated: Lively and energetic in manner or appearance.
Related Idioms
- Ăn mặc xôm xốp: To dress up smartly or in one's best, showy clothes.
- Hôm nay cậu ăn mặc xôm xốp thế, có việc gì à? (You're dressed up so smartly today, is there a special occasion?)