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    Mapanglaw (en. Gloomy)

    /ma.paŋ.law/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to a state of sorrow or sadness.
    His eyes had a gloomy expression.
    Ang kanyang mga mata ay may mapanglaw na ekspresyon.
    Carries a feeling of sadness and hopelessness.
    The weather outside seems gloomy and dark.
    Ang panahon sa labas ay tila mapanglaw at madilim.
    A state of reminiscing with negative feelings.
    His thoughts are gloomy whenever he is alone.
    Ang kanyang mga guniguni ay mapanglaw sa tuwing siya ay nag-iisa.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'panglaw' meaning 'sad' or 'gloomy'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gloomy landscape
    A landscape that evokes feelings of sadness or nostalgia.
    mapanglaw na tanawin
    gloomy memories
    Memories that bring about sadness or regret.
    mapanglaw na alaala

    Related Words

    sadness
    A state of being sad and grieving.
    panglaw

    Slang Meanings

    gloomy or melancholic feeling
    When he entered the room, I felt the gloomy atmosphere.
    Nang pumasok siya sa silid, nadama ko ang mapanglaw na atmosphere.
    lifeless or lacking energy
    He looked lifeless when he couldn't join our outing.
    Mapanglaw na ang kanyang hitsura nang hindi siya makasama sa aming outing.
    sorrowful
    The song he was listening to was so sorrowful, it felt heavy.
    Yung kanta na pinapakinggan niya ay sobrang mapanglaw, parang ang bigat.