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hygge
[hoog-uh]
noun
(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc..
Holidays are full of hygge for me and my family.
adjective
cozy and comforting.
This room is very hygge with its soft cushions and warm fireplace.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hygge1
Example Sentences
By now you have probably heard of hygge.
This New-England-like region gives first inklings of that hygge feeling — the Danish word for quiet winter comfort.
If not, sorrows can be drowned in the epitome of "hygge" - a cup of hot chocolate.
We previously asked our readers and co-workers what their favorite “recipes” were for making it through this season — for getting cozy, hyping the hygge and adding brightness to their days, in whatever form.
With some planning, you can combine a road trip to Leavenworth with a drive further east to Lake Chelan, where Winterfest Chelan keeps the illuminated winter hygge going a little longer in the new year.
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When To Use
Hygge is a Danish cultural concept and value of warm, happy coziness, and togetherness, which people make time for in everyday life. Outside of Denmark, hygge is commonly referred to as "the good feeling you get from a well-curated, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing environment."
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