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    Matalisik (en. Perceptive)

    /mataˈlisik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Having the ability to notice and understand details.
    He is a perceptive art critic.
    Siya ay isang matalisik na tagapagsuri ng sining.
    Quick to understand situations or emotions.
    The perceptive child easily knows the true feelings of his friends.
    Ang matalisik na bata ay madaling nakakaalam ng tunay na saloobin ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Creative and having a high level of understanding.
    The insightful writer creates stories full of meaning.
    Ang matalisik na manunulat ay nakalilikha ng mga kwentong puno ng diwa.

    Etymology

    Tagalog origin

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perceptive eye
    an eye that has the ability to notice details
    matalisik na mata
    insightful mind
    a thinker with deep understanding
    matalisik na isip

    Related Words

    sharp
    having a high level of comprehension or observation
    matalas

    Slang Meanings

    smooth-talker or someone skilled in speaking who might deceive or give misinformation
    Just like James, he's so matalisik because he always has a new excuse for any question you throw at him.
    Parang si James, matalisik kasi palaging may bagong excuse kahit anong tanong mo.
    has a cute style or way of speaking
    The way you said that was beautiful; it's really matalisik!
    Ang ganda ng pagkakasabi mo, talagang matalisik!