Kawilihan (en. Fascination)
/ka-wi-li-han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense interest or attraction to something or someone.
The children's fascination with animals was evident at the zoo.
Ang kawilihan ng mga bata sa mga hayop ay namutawi sa zoo.
The state of being attractive or interesting.
The fascination of the singer's voice delighted the audience.
Ang kawilihan ng boses ng mang-aawit ay nagpasaya sa mga tao.
Attraction caused by something unusual or extraordinary.
Due to her fascination with art, she pursued a degree in fine arts.
Dahil sa kanyang kawilihan sa sining, nag-aral siya ng fine arts.
Etymology
Root word: 'wili' meaning fascination or attraction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has fascination
indicates something or an experience that is attractive.
may kawilihan
Related Words
interesting
An adjective that describes something attractive or fascinating.
kawili-wili
attractive
An adjective describing the ability to attract or capture attention.
makaakit
Slang Meanings
Hobby or something that brings joy.
Reading new comic books feels like just a fun pastime!
Parang kawilihan lang ang magbasa ng mga bagong comic books!
Joy or happiness brought by something.
That concert last night was so much fun, it was joyful!
Yung concert kagabi, sobrang kawilihan, ang saya!