1. a Danish concept of coziness, comfort, and contentment derived from enjoying simple pleasures
Usage: from Danish

Examples

• The family embraced hygge by lighting candles and reading together on winter evenings.
• Her apartment was decorated with soft blankets and warm lighting to create a sense of hygge.
• They found hygge in sharing homemade soup and good conversation.
• The coffee shop’s atmosphere perfectly captured the Danish concept of hygge.
• Reading by the fireplace with hot chocolate was her idea of hygge.
• The bookstore promoted hygge with cozy reading nooks and soft music.