Malinawon

peaceful; calm; serene; tranquiladjective

Alternative meanings

Being at peace, without agitation, noise, conflict, or worry. It can describe a person, place, atmosphere, moment, or way of acting.

Pronunciation

mah-lee-NAH-won

Root and affixes

Comes from linaw, calmness or clarity, with ma- and -on forming malinawon, peaceful, serene, or tranquil. Kamalinawon expresses tranquility or peace.

Variants or conjugations

calm; calm down; calm person; tranquility; serene; quiet

Related words and expressions

peace; silence; rest; without disturbance; calm; reassurance

Meaning and usage notes

Malinawon works for tranquil or peaceful. Kalma or kalmado are more often used for being emotionally calm. Hilom can express silence or quietness.