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Gemutlichkeit Guh Myoo Likh Kyt Moot Noun Warm Friendliness Amicability German

Gemütlichkeit refers to a state of warm friendliness, coziness, and conviviality.

Gemütlichkeit describes a feeling of warm friendliness and conviviality.

Front gemutlichkeit \guh-myoo-likh-KYT, -MOOT-\
Back noun
Warm friendliness; amicability.

[German, from gemutlich, congenial.]

"The establishment's gemutlichkeit is fueled by a low-key, funky decor and the friendliness of the staff." - Christopher Brooks; Cozy With Comfort Food; The New York Times; Jan 4, 2009.

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