rzewny

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Polish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *revьnъ, *ŕьvьnъ. Cognate with Ukrainian ре́вний (révnyj).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʐɛv.nɘ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛvnɘ
  • Syllabification: rzew‧ny

Adjective

rzewny (comparative rzewniejszy, superlative najrzewniejszy, derived adverb rzewnie)

  1. maudlin
  2. mawkish
  3. tender
  4. mournful

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Further reading

  • rzewny in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • rzewny in Polish dictionaries at PWN