claear

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkleɨ̯ar/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈklei̯ar/
• Rhymes: -eɨ̯ar

Adjective

claear (feminine singular claear, plural claear, comparative mwy claear, equative mor glaear, superlative mwyaf claear)

1. lukewarm, tepid

   Synonym: llugoer

   1. (figurative) indifferent, unenthusiastic, apathetic

      Synonyms: difater, difraw

2. kind, gentle

   Synonyms: tirion, tyner, mwyn

Further reading

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