Welsh edit

Etymology edit

mewn- (intra-) +‎ plyg (to turn); calque of English introvert.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

mewnblyg (feminine singular mewnblyg, plural mewnblyg, not comparable)

  1. introverted
    Synonym: mewndro
    Antonym: allblyg

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
mewnblyg fewnblyg unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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