disylwedd

Welsh

Etymology

di- (“-less”) +‎ sylwedd (“substance”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /diˈsəlwɛð/

Adjective

disylwedd (feminine singular disylwedd, plural disylwedd, equative mor ddisylwedd, comparative mwy disylwedd, superlative mwyaf disylwedd)

  1. insubstantial, immaterial, illusory
    Synonyms: ansylweddol, rhithiol, di-sail
  2. insubstantial, trivial, lacking
    Synonyms: gwael, dibwys, dibris

Further reading

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