-(으)리만치

So Much So That

Explanation

This expression is used to emphasize the content of the following clause by indicating the degree to which the situation or state of affairs in the preceding clause describes it.

It is often used in a metaphorical sense.

Details

This expression can be replaced with -(으)리만큼 and -(으)ㄹ 정도로 with no major change in meaning.

합격자 발표를 앞두고 대기실은 무서우리만큼 팽팽한 긴장이 감돌았다.
합격자 발표를 앞두고 대기실은 무서울 정도로 팽팽한 긴장이 감돌았다.

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Very similar to -ㄹ 정도로 or -ㄹ 만큼 (but less common), it expresses the extent of a verb or adjective.