แจ่ม
bright and clear
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- 1 bright and clear、distinct、obvious
- 2 cool [slang]、excellent [slang]
Describes something bright and clear, without dullness or obscurity. In informal speech, it can also praise something as especially good or impressive.
bright and clear、distinct、obvious
Describes something that is bright, clear, or easy to perceive, rather than dull or obscure.
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วันนี้ท้องฟ้าแจ่ม wan níi thɔ́ɔŋ fáa cɛ̀m The sky is bright and clear today. วันนี้ท้องฟ้าแจ่ม details
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สีนี้แจ่มมาก sǐi níi cɛ̀m mâak This color is very bright and vivid. สีนี้แจ่มมาก details
cool [slang]、excellent [slang]
Informally praises an idea, object, or result as cool, impressive, or excellent.
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ไอเดียนี้แจ่มมาก! aydia níi cɛ̀m mâak This idea is really cool! ไอเดียนี้แจ่มมาก! details
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แจ่มเลย! cɛ̀m ləəy Awesome! แจ่มเลย! details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image of แจ่ม is something free from dullness or obscurity: bright, clear, and distinct. It can refer to visible qualities such as the sky, light, or color, and it also extends to things that are clearly understood. In its core sense, learners will often encounter it in compounds such as แจ่มใส, แจ่มชัด, and แจ่มแจ้ง. Used alone in expressions like แจ่มมาก or แจ่มเลย, it becomes an informal word of praise.
Usage
It is used when describing a bright, clear sky or a vivid color, while its core sense of clarity frequently appears in compounds. Among friends or on social media, it can also casually praise ideas, clothes, cars, creative work, and similar things.
Caution
To describe a person’s expression or personality as bright and cheerful, แจ่มใส or สดใส is usually more natural than แจ่ม alone. The slang sense “cool” or “excellent” is unsuitable for formal writing or ceremonial speech.
Differences from similar words
1 bright and clear synonyms
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สดใส commonly describes colors, expressions, or moods as fresh, lively, and bright. แจ่ม focuses more on an impression of brightness and clarity without dullness.
2 cool [slang] synonyms
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ยอดเยี่ยม means “excellent” and is suitable in both neutral and more formal settings. แจ่ม is a much more casual, conversational expression of approval.
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เจ๋ง is also an informal word meaning “cool” or “awesome” and is widely used in contemporary conversation. แจ่ม comes from the image of brightness and clarity and can sometimes sound a little more old-school.