hygge | Word of the Day

February 03, 2019 hygge [hoog-uh] noun 1.  the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having conversations with friends or family, enjoying food, etc.: The holidays are a time of hygge for me and my family. adjective 1. cozy and comforting: This room is very hygge with its soft cushions and warm fireplace. word-trends Is "Crude" The Right Word To Use To Describe Someone's Language? in-the-news Why Can't Women Swear? WORD OF THE DAY hygge continued... QUOTES Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, rather than about things. It is about being with the people we love. -- Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Hygge, 2016 ORIGIN Hygge is still an unnaturalized word in English. It is a Danish noun meaning "coziness, comfort, conviviality." Danish hygge comes from Norwegian hygge (also hyggje in Nynorsk), but the Norwegian word doesn't have the same emotive force as the Danish. The further derivation of the Norwegian forms is uncertain, but they may derive from Old Norse (and Old Icelandic) hyggja "thought, mind, opinion, thoughtfulness, care." Hygge entered English in the 20th century. MORE FOR YOU 1 What Does It Mean To Be Electable? The word electable seems self-explanatory. Technically, it means "capable of, or having a reasonable chance of being elected." But, what are we really talking about when we say that someone is electable? 2 Has The Word "Expert" Lost Its Meaning In 2019? What makes someone an expert? In the days of the internet, it seems like it's gotten much harder to tell. 3 Idioms Used Incorrectly In Famous Situations When idioms are misused, quite a bit can be lost in translation, leaving the audience scratching their heads (we've done a slideshow on that too!). A gaffe between friends is one thing, but what about when the whole world is listening? Pretty embarrassing ... or learning moment? Either way, here are 10 times idioms were used incorrectly in famous situations. 4 Perfect Quotes To Inspire Your Dinner Conversation Stuck for small talk? Take some advice from these famous authors and spice up your conversation. 5 The Social Justice Dictionary You Didn't Know You Needed The language we use to describe social justice changes just as quickly as our advancements do, and it can be hard to keep up. So, we've collected some of the terms and phrases that make up social justice, which is itself a catch-all phrase for movements that work toward greater equality. © 2018 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy