lubos
lubós with stress marks
complete; thorough; utter
Usage Note
Lubos is an intensifier meaning 'complete' or 'thorough', typically paired with another adjective or feeling to emphasize fullness — e.g. 'lubos na kaligayahan' (complete happiness). It is more formal and emphatic than the everyday intensifier 'sobra'.
Examples
" Lubos akong nagpapasalamat. "
Natural Translation
I am completely grateful.
Literal Translation
Completely I thanking.
" Lubos akong nagagalak. "
Natural Translation
I am completely delighted.
Literal Translation
Completely I rejoicing.
" Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok, lubos pa rin ang tiwala niya na magiging maayos ang lahat. "
Natural Translation
Despite the trials, her trust that everything will turn out fine is still complete.
Literal Translation
At despite of the trials, complete still the trust her that will-become fine the everything.
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