How to Use hygge in a Sentence

hygge

1 of 2 noun

• This is our culture, rich in art and hygge.
  — Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
• For maximum hygge, pair them with glogg.
  — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
• Brandt says that the Danes orient their entire culture around hygge.
  — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
• The bunk beds are by far my favorite part—take your family of four and enjoy the hygge here.
  — Alicia Kort, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
• This gift delivers hygge and calm during a busy season.
  — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
• Imagine all the sledding races, the snowball fights, the hot chocolate, the hygge.
  — Elizabeth G. Dunn, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2022
• Just ask our friends in Denmark, who’ve introduced the world to the cozy concept of hygge.
  — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
• So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.
  — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
• Pedro says her childhood home was designed by her mother according to hygge.
  — Lilly Milman, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
• This sweet little cabin is the perfect place to practice hygge in the winter to chase off the cold-weather blues.
  — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
• Bring home some hygge — a feeling of coziness — with the Danish stacking cups.
  — Jonathan Bender, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2020
• Aebleskiver are an essential part of hygge culture, and are only sold in winter.
  — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
• With savings up to 30% off, there’s no time like the present to lean into the art of hygge, as the winter season begins.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2025
• Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
• Denmark is a place of hygge, happiness and — in the face of a global downturn — a high-performing stock market.
  — Matt Phillips, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2020
• This 100% cotton throw comes in four sophisticated colors and will add a touch of hygge to their room.
  — Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
• Think of it as the Japanese version of hygge, the Danish mood of coziness.
  — Pj Feinstein, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
• If your home isn’t blessed with the luxury of a working fireplace, head to a nearby bar or restaurant that has one and soak up the holiday hygge there.
  — Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
• So grab some friends and a few of the following staples of hygge living, get in a relaxed mindset, and get ready to dive into the tradition.
  — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
• Many Americans only became aware of the Danish concept of hygge within the past few years.
  — Rachel King, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2021
• Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
• For those who enjoy a good dose of hygge during the winter months, this artisan candle subscription will make your space even cozier.
  — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 29 Sep. 2022
• Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
  — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
• With high and low options, hygge-friendly pairs, and more streamlined silhouettes, just about anyone can find a pair of grippy snow boots suited to their style and taste.
  — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 28 Dec. 2020
• Spending time reading with, singing with, or playing games with close pals and family is at the heart of Danish happiness and hygge-ness.
  — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
• Your gift recipient will appreciate being able to create cozy hygge or mys ambience in their home with this candle lamp warmer.
  — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
• The hygge-inducing socks are made with a polyester yarn that’s breathable, plus a more durable NanoGlide technology in the heel and toes that gives it strength.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2023
• This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
• These quaint getaways take hygge and hospitality seriously, from fresh fish caught steps from restaurant doors to local tour guides eager to show why their home fjord is the best.
  — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2021
• Find holiday hygge in Denmark’s second city this Christmas—Aarhus has small-town charm and festive cheer aplenty.
  — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025

hygge

2 of 2 adjective

• Pop it in the living room and throw a cozy knit blanket over top for major hygge vibes.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
• Move over hygge—mys is the Nordic design trend to emulate now.
  — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
• The term hygge may have already jumped the shark, but this resort makes a strong case for coziness.
  — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
• This egg chair will be the perfect addition to an organic or hygge-inspired style.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
• White, fluffy, hygge pillows — like in the magazines, not her catalogues.
  — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
• For small spaces, this nesting table is a dream come true—covert seating that brings a plush hygge element to a room.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
• Anyone with a penchant for the hygge aesthetic should have this oversized, fuzzy armchair in their living room.
  — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
• Designers and magazines have long been eager to tell us how to achieve hygge levels of coziness.
  — Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
• While hygge mostly refers to lifestyle and decor, mys focuses more on the experience of feeling cozy.
  — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
• In the case of Denmark, this contentment is often attributed to the hygge lifestyle.
  — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 July 2024
• Read on for more Allwood cabins to fuel your hygge dreams, including one that’s four times the size of the Escape.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
• Ugg's best-selling, cushy Cozy Chenille Sock will help get your giftee into peak hygge mode for the rest of the season.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
• To make their Switch sessions even more relaxing, gamers are decking their rooms out with cute, functional pieces (think hygge, but on another level).
  — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 18 Sep. 2024
• Warm neutrals and rich earth tones are a top 2021 color trend that embodies those hygge characteristics.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• Making daily reminders to ground yourself in gratitude and taking time to appreciate small moments throughout each day is also hygge!
  — Rachel King, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2021
• Even after the decorations are put away, a candle’s flicker keeps the hygge vibes going well into winter and is the perfect companion to any new year self-care routine.
  — Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
• Luckily, red and gray work just as well in spaces with a brighter air, creating a look that is spirited yet restful and oozing with hygge—the Danish approach to cozy comfort.
  — Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
• Creating a hygge lighting scheme Hygge light is warm, comfortable, and similar to that emitted by candles (a staple of hygge interiors).
  — Ana Morales, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
• This is the season when hygge (an untranslatable word that refers to coziness or warmth) kicks into high gear in Denmark, and its capital is filled with the soft yellow glow of candles.
  — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
• There are very real health benefits associated with embracing the hygge lifestyle (aside from being happier, overall).
  — Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2025
• For the hygge enthusiast Few materials feel quite as luxurious as cashmere, and having the indulgently soft fabric encase your feet feels like a real treat.
  — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 9 Nov. 2023
• Accessed by private elevator, the single-level residence takes in panoramic views of Beaver Creek from the open-plan main living spaces, where a corner fireplace and wood floors add a hygge vibe.
  — Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
• Earlier this month Pleines had the opportunity to prepare the hygge mac with Lundgaard for a bit of Rev promotional content, a rarity among chef-driver pairings.
  — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 29 Apr. 2025
• Outside of the fashion shows and dinners, a bevy of perfect little bookstores, cafés, and vintage collections also reflect Copenhagen’s emphasis on sustainability, design, and of course, hygge.
  — Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2024
• Specializing in Scandi-chic interiors and hygge habitats, the hotel features wood paneling and flooring, leather furniture draped in fur, midcentury lighting, and a gas fireplace.
  — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
• Owner Janni Fenn, who runs the farm with her husband, Alex, showed me to my apartment — a sunlit second-floor space, its kitchen stocked with coffee, local butter, and chocolate milk that made for a hygge haven at the end of an exhilarating day.
  — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
• Create Cozy Rituals Enjoyable rituals can give your entire family something to look forward to throughout the season while increasing the feeling of authentic connection that embodies hygge.
  — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024