Pagmamaliklik (en. Refinement)

/paɡmamaliklik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quality of being graceful and respectable in carrying oneself.

Her refinement seems like a work of art.

Ang kanyang pagmamaliklik ay tila isang likhang sining.

The state of being refined or attractive in outward appearance.

The elegance of her dress is truly noticeable.

Ang pagmamaliklik ng kanyang damit ay talagang kapansin-pansin.

The ability to exhibit a perspective that conveys a higher class or luxury.

We should practice refinement in our behavior.

Dapat tayong magsanay ng pagmamaliklik sa ating asal.

from 'mamalik' meaning 'to give value or respect'

with refinement

having a high level of beauty or respectability

na may pagmamaliklik

demonstrating refinement

performing actions that reflect beauty and respect

pagpapakita ng pagmamaliklik

refined

A characteristic of being clean and aesthetically pleasing.

pino

elegant

A word describing something that has beauty and style.

elegante

Wasting time on things that don't really matter.

Don't be so dramatic, it’s better if we just finish this!

Huwag kang pagmamaliklik, mas mabuti pang tapusin na lang natin 'to!

Being overly sensitive to other people's opinions.

Why are you always so sensitive about what people say?

Bakit ka ba laging pagmamaliklik sa mga sinasabi ng mga tao?

Being overly dramatic or affected about things.

You're being so extra again, your reasons are so shallow!

Parang pagmamaliklik ka na naman, ang babaw ng dahilan mo!