Maalatalat (en. Flowery)

ma-ah-la-ta-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a term that is full of flowers, expressing beauty or artistry.
Her speech is flowery, full of lofty words.
Ang kanyang pagsasalita ay maalatalat, puno ng mga matatayog na salita.
A style of literature that uses artistic language and many metaphors.
She uses flowery language in her poems.
Gumagamit siya ng maalatalat na wika sa kanyang mga tula.
A description that is overly beautiful or artistic, often used to capture people's attention.
Their marriage is filled with flowery promises.
Ang kanilang pag-aasawa ay puno ng maalatalat na mga pangako.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flowery speech
A form of speech full of artistic description.
maalat-alat na pananalita

Related Words

metaphor
A statement with a hidden meaning, often used in short stories and poems.
talinhaga

Slang Meanings

Talkative or very chatty
My friend Mark is really talkative; he even talks about things that aren't important.
Ang kaibigan kong si Mark ay talagang maalatalat, pati mga bagay na hindi mahalaga, sinasabi pa.
Gossipy, loves to chat
That's why you can't help but chat with him/her because he/she is talkative.
Kaya siya hindi mo mapigilang makipagkwentuhan kasi maalatalat siya.
Overly elaborate or beating around the bush in conversation
That's enough, there's nothing deep being said, just a lot of talk.
Tama na, wala namang malalim na sinasabi, puro maalatalat lang.