GEMÜTLICHKEIT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

gemütlichkeit

noun

gə-ˈmᵫt-liḵ-ˌkīt

Definition of gemütlichkeit

as in friendship

kindly concern, interest, or support social events that foster a spirit of gemütlichkeit among members of the ski club

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Noun

Lyubov Campion, who had known Beloozerov since the late 2000s and largely communicated with him by email, said most of Beloozerov’s friendships were online.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
However, today a commitment to a friendship or a group might create confusion for you.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.

— John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of cordiality

Noun

Maybe camaraderie and neighborliness will succeed where the Council’s blindness to our needs failed.

— Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.

— Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of neighborliness

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In separate Wallet Hub analyses, California ranked seventh for the quality of childbirth healthcare, 23rd for baby-friendliness, 29th for family-friendliness and 51st for the cost of childbirth.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The Queen City ranked 64th for pet budget, 56th for pet health and wellness and 84th for outdoor pet-friendliness.

— Evan Moore August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendliness

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