mwynaidd

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh mwynaið. By surface analysis, mwyn (“gentle”) +‎ -aidd

Pronunciation

Adjective

mwynaidd (feminine singular mwynaidd, plural mwynaidd, equative mor fwynaidd, comparative mwy mwynaidd, superlative mwyaf mwynaidd)

  1. tender, gentle, mild
    Synonyms: tyner, tirion, addfwyn
  2. amiable, kind, courteous
    Synonyms: hawddgar, caredig, cymwynasgar, cwrtais
  3. pleasant, fair
    Synonyms: hyfryd, teg
  4. soothing
    Synonym: esmwythaol

Mutation

Mutated forms of mwynaidd
radical soft nasal aspirate
mwynaidd fwynaidd unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “mwynaidd”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “mwynaidd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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