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hwyl
What does hwyl mean?
A distinctly Welsh feeling of high spirits, enthusiasm and emotional intensity, historically the passionate cadence of a preacher.
"There was real hwyl in the crowd at the Millennium Stadium."
Origin
Welsh, originally meaning a sail, then the fervour that fills one like wind in a sail.
Frequently asked questions
What does hwyl mean?
It's a distinctly Welsh feeling of high spirits, fervour and emotional intensity, and historically the passionate cadence of a preacher.
Where does hwyl come from?
In Welsh it originally meant a sail, then came to mean the fervour that fills a person like wind filling a sail.
How do you pronounce hwyl?
It's pronounced roughly 'hoo-il'.
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