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gemütlich

adjective

Definition of gemütlichnext
as in cheerful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemütlich
  1. cheerful
  2. amiable
  3. cheery
  4. comfortable
  5. genial
  6. congenial
  7. delightful
  8. delicious
Adjective
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Though the small living movement is trending toward larger and more luxurious homes in general, there are still cheap and cheerful tiny houses out there.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • But the underlying difficulties of the three Ts, where the leaders seem to have fundamentally incompatible agendas, remain the thread beneath the ostensibly polite and occasionally amiable conversations.
    — Rana Mitter, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • Longtime teammate Francisco Lindor — who is also sitting on 299 homers — then shared a cheery exchange with Alonso at first base after a first-inning walk.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Paint a bookcase, frame your windows or an entire room in the cheery shade by applying it to trim, welcome guests with it on your front door, or color-drench a whole room to give its architectural details a modern feel.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheery
Adjective
  • Only someone very comfortable, or very dishonest, would pretend the fantasy has no appeal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone who’s owned Birkenstocks is familiar with their remarkably comfortable cork footbeds, which contour to your feet with every step.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfortable
Adjective
  • No shade on Parrish — as written, milquetoast Kevin is little more than an air of genial befuddlement with a jawline, an impression not helped by the predictability of his arc.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • These not-so-genial genitors are hounding hiring managers, shadowing their kid’s Zoom calls off-camera, and even applying for jobs on their behalf, per the paper’s reporting, leaving their employers flabbergasted.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of genial
Adjective
  • And while people are pressed close together, the mood of the train is largely congenial.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning, connecting deeply with the audience to the point of a congenial fracture of time and space.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Definition of congenial
Adjective
  • So many laugh-out-loud lines, wonderfully absurd and specific character details, and an all-too-brief but delightful Brunson as a choreographer with frosted tips.
    — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Sure, the dine-in ambiance has been sacrificed; but the menu here is as delightful and exquisite as ever.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • The lively spot is known for its colorful cocktails, packed calendar of weekly events and specials, and consistently delicious Mexican fare.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of delicious
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“Gemütlich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem%C3%BCtlich. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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