gemütlichkeit

noun

gə-ˈmᵫt-liḵ-ˌkīt How to pronounce gemütlichkeit (audio)
Definition of gemütlichkeitnext
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support social events that foster a spirit of gemütlichkeit among members of the ski club

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  1. friendship
  2. cordiality
  3. friendliness
  4. generosity
Noun
  • The answer will depend on the closeness of the friendship and the extent, and frequency, of the imposition.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • More than anything, these two seemingly diametrically opposed ride-or-dies inspire nostalgia for the female friendships from Rae’s previous projects, from Molly and Issa in Insecure to Shawna and Mia in the canceled-too-soon show Rap Sh!t.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • In a nod to modernity and environmental friendliness, there are no plastic hotel key cards.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Several of the President-elect’s recent appointments have suggested at least a friendliness to the idea.
    Rosemary Kelanic, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • In reality, none of the countless people now reaching out — and helping in ways that are redefining my idea of generosity — have ever considered it.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Beth later said that despite the losses, she was overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and generosity of friends, family and strangers who reached out to help.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of generosity
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“Gemütlichkeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem%C3%BCtlichkeit. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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