nwydus

Welsh

Etymology

nwyd (“passion”) +‎ -us

Adjective

nwydus (feminine singular nwydus, plural nwydus, equative mor nwydus, comparative mwy nwydus, superlative mwyaf nwydus, not mutable)

  1. passionate, sensual, voluptuous
    Synonyms: anllad, cnawdol, erotig
  2. ardent, spirited, emotional
    Synonyms: angerddol, tanbaid, nwyfus, emosiynol

Further reading

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