serchus

Ido

Verb

serchus

  1. conditional of serchar

Welsh

Etymology

From serch (“affection”) +‎ -us.

Pronunciation

Adjective

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

  1. affectionate, loving
    Synonyms: serchog, cariadus
  2. amiable, lovable
    Synonyms: hoffus, dymunol
  3. cheerful
    Synonym: siriol

Derived terms

  • serchusrwydd (“affection, pleasantness”)

Further reading

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