hyfryd

Welsh

Etymology

From hy- (“-able”) +‎ bryd (“aim, intent, desire”).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈhəvrɨ̞d/
  • (cy-s) IPA(key): /ˈhəvrɪd/
  • Rhymes: -əvrɨ̞d

Adjective

hyfryd (feminine singular hyfryd, plural hyfryd, equative hyfryted, comparative hyfrytach, superlative hyfrytaf, not mutable)

  1. lovely, delightful

Derived terms

  • hyfrydaidd (“pleasing, pleasant”)
  • hyfrydu (“to delight”)
  • hyfrydwch (“joy, delight, pleasure”)

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “hyfryd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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