gemütlich

Definition of gemütlichnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gemütlich
Adjective
  • Behind all the cheerful fanfare, holidays can be bitter pills to swallow, reminders of absence and lack and an inability to live up to all that happy hyperbole.
    Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
  • The speakers were agency veterans from the shrunken regional office who did their best to be cheerful.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Mira was an amiable baby, a daredevil toddler, and, once Dylan arrived, a menace.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Far from pastiche, the result balances modern sounds with old-fashioned lyrical storytelling, creating the perfect vehicle for Starr's amiable persona.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Purslane flowers are known to close up on cloudy days, but newer cultivars keep their blooms open longer without sun, creating a bright and cheery garden—even when the weather is the opposite.
    Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
  • Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • Enter this breathable maxi dress, which is comfortable and functional enough to run errands in, while still being stylish enough for hosting brunch or packing for a beach vacation.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
  • Likely starters Nico O’Reilly or Lewis Hall are both offensive options, comfortable in the opposition’s final third.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Director Kyle Balda serves up a cup of comfort and joy with his pleasant, cozy British mystery, a creature feature charmer where cute talking animatronic sheep hoof it about a quaint little village to figure out who slew their genial shepherd George (Hugh Jackman).
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
  • The famously genial DeCaro, who was 70, had appeared as scheduled at Friday night’s performance of the August Wilson drama.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Here was a more congenial setting for contemplating liberty than Paris or Port-au-Prince.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Insiders described the negotiations as congenial and collaborative, as the two sides reached a deal relatively quickly.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • His two more physical characters were delightful to watch, like a navy admiral addicted to spit takes, as well as a substitute teacher subjecting his students to painful dancing.
    Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026
  • In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
  • Le Petit Paris Counter-service breakfast and lunch orders get the French touch at this delicious bakery and cafe in an Atlantic Beach strip mall.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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“Gemütlich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem%C3%BCtlich. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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