Makaakit (en. Attractive)

/ma.ka.a.kit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referring to having the ability to attract or draw interest.
His perspective is truly attractive to many.
Ang kanyang pananaw ay talaga namang makaakit sa marami.
Indicates how effective something is at attracting others.
The advertisement attracted new customers.
Ang advertisement ay makaakit sa mga bagong customer.
Refers to traits that can bring joy or interest.
His smile attracts the attention of many people.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay makaakit ng atensyon ng maraming tao.

Etymology

from the word 'akit' meaning 'to attract' or 'to lure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attracting hearts
Means having the ability to attract or evoke emotions in others.
makaakit ng puso

Related Words

lure
This term expresses the act of drawing interest or attention.
akit
very attractive
An adjective that refers to something that is extremely attractive.
makaakit-akit

Slang Meanings

attention-seeker
John is so pabibo that he always attracts everyone's attention.
Grabe si John, sobrang makaakit sa attention ng lahat lagi.
noticing
He needs to bring something eye-catching to get noticed.
Kailangan niyang magdala ng something makaakit para mapansin siya.
has a good impression
Her outfit is so attractive, it really has a good impression.
Sobrang makaakit ng outfit niya, ang ganda ng dating.