Inherited from Middle Welsh hwyrvrydic. Analysable as hwyrfryd (“slothful, slow”) +‎ -ig.

• IPA^(key): (North Wales) /hʊɨ̯rˈvrədɪɡ/, (South Wales) /hʊi̯rˈvrədɪɡ/
• Rhymes: -ədɪɡ

hwyrfrydig (feminine singular hwyrfrydig, plural hwyrfrydig, equative mor hwyrfrydig, comparative mwy hwyrfrydig, superlative mwyaf hwyrfrydig, not mutable)

1. reluctant

   Synonyms: anfodlon, amharod

2. slow, delayed

   Synonym: araf

3. tardy, lingering

   Synonyms: araf, diweddar, digychwyn

4. tedious, long-winded

   Synonyms: hirfaith, syrffedus, deir

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