Kagiliwgiliw (en. Adorable)

/ka.gi.liwg.i.li.w/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shiny and attractive, enticing.
The animals at the zoo are very adorable.
Napaka-kagiliwgiliw ng mga hayop sa zoo.
Capable of bringing joy or happiness.
Children are adorable when they play.
Ang mga bata ay kagiliwgiliw kapag naglalaro.
Attractive in appearance, behavior, or character.
His smiles are adorable.
Kagiliwgiliw ang kanyang mga ngiti.

Etymology

Vernacular from 'giliw' which means 'to love' or 'to be fond of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very adorable
very attractive or very admirable
napaka-kagiliwgiliw

Related Words

giliw
Means love or admiration.
giliw
kaakit-akit
Showcases deep admiration or liking.
kaakit-akit

Slang Meanings

Super cute
The puppy is so cute, it's endearing!
Ang cute-cute ng puppy, ang kagiliwgiliw!
Adorable
Her baby is super adorable!
Yung baby niya, sobrang kagiliwgiliw!
Charming
That kid is so charming to the dads!
Yung bata, ang kagiliwgiliw sa mga tatay!