Madilawdilaw (en. Pale yellow)

/ma.di.law.dilaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A color that is lighter than yellow.
The pale yellow flower blooms during summer.
Ang madilawdilaw na bulaklak ay namumulaklak tuwing tag-init.
A color that sometimes describes dullness or lack of vitality.
The pale yellow light created a gloomy atmosphere in the room.
Ang madilawdilaw na ilaw ay nagbigay ng malungkot na atmospera sa silid.

Etymology

Origin: 'yellow' + 'somewhat yellow'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pale yellow color
A color that is lighter than yellow.
madilawdilaw na kulay

Related Words

yellow
A primary color in the spectrum of colors.
dilaw
pale
Indicates a lack of or incomplete color.
mapusyaw

Slang Meanings

easily tired
Look at Juno, he's so madilawdilaw at work, just resting all the time.
Ayun, parang si Juno, madilawdilaw na sa work, puro pahinga na lang.
lack of enthusiasm or motivation
Right now, I'm feeling madilawdilaw, I have no motivation for my assignments.
Ngayon, madilawdilaw na ako, wala na akong gana sa mga assignments.
carefree or indifferent
His madilawdilaw attitude is intense; no matter what happens, he’s just chill.
Ang tindi ng madilawdilaw na attitude niya, kahit anong mangyari, chill lang siya.