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!