sirioli

Welsh

Etymology

siriol (cheerful) +‎ -i.

Pronunciation

Verb

sirioli (first-person singular present siriolaf, not mutable)

  1. to cheer up, to gladden
    Synonyms: llonni, sionci, bywiocáu, adfywio
  2. to rejoice
    Synonym: ymlawenhau

Further reading

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