gemütlich

or ge·muet·lich

[ guh-moot-lik, -moot-; German guh-myt-likh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

comfortable and pleasant; cozy.
Synonyms: pleasant, comfortable, agreeable
friendly; easygoing.
Synonyms: relaxed, approachable, affable, amiable

gemütlich

/ ɡəˈmyːtlɪç /

adjective

having a feeling or atmosphere of warmth and friendliness; cosy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gemütlich¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from German; late Middle High German gemüetlich, equivalent to gemüet(e) ( German Gemüt ) “mind, mentality” (collective derivative of mut, Old High German muot “courage, spirit”; mood ¹ ) + -lich -ly

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