gwrthun

Welsh

Etymology

Pronunciation

Adjective

gwrthun (feminine singular gwrthun, plural gwrthun, equative mor wrthun, comparative mwy gwrthun, superlative mwyaf gwrthun)

  1. hideous, odious, repellant
    Synonyms: anhardd, hagr, anffurfiol, afluniaidd, ffiaidd
  2. ridiculous
    Synonyms: afresymol, chwerthinllyd

Further reading

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