Kilig

Pronunciation: /ˈkiːlɪɡ/

Definitions of kilig

noun a feeling of excitement or elation typically caused by romantic or delightful experiences

Example Sentences

A1 I feel kilig whenever I see puppies playing.

A2 She couldn't help but feel kilig when her crush smiled at her.

B1 The romantic movie gave me kilig vibes throughout.

B2 The unexpected kiss in the movie scene was so kilig.

C1 The love letter he wrote her was filled with kilig-inducing words.

C2 The couple's engagement story was so heartwarming and kilig-worthy.

Examples of kilig in a Sentence

formal The sight of the couple holding hands in the park filled her with kilig.

informal I can't help but feel kilig whenever I see my crush.

slang I was so kilig when he finally asked me out on a date.

figurative The movie's romantic ending left me feeling kilig all over.

Grammatical Forms of kilig

• past tense: kiliged
• plural: kilig
• comparative: more kilig
• superlative: most kilig
• present tense: kilig
• future tense: will kilig
• perfect tense: have kiliged
• continuous tense: is kiliging
• singular: kilig
• positive degree: kilig
• infinitive: to kilig
• gerund: kiliging
• participle: kiliged

Origin and Evolution of kilig

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Tagalog

Story behind the word: The word 'kilig' originated from the Philippines.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the feeling of excitement or butterflies in the stomach when experiencing romantic moments, 'kilig' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions related to love and affection.