gezelligheid

Definitions of gezelligheid
  1. noun
    a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
    synonyms: feestvreugde, genoeglijkheid
    see moresee less
    types:
    feestdrukte, feestgedruis, feestgewoel
    unrestrained merrymaking
    type of:
    feest, feestelijkheid, festiviteit
    any joyous diversion
  2. noun
    the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
    synonyms: genoeglijkheid
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    contactarmoede, eenzelvigheid
    an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship
    types:
    extraversie
    (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
    openheid
    characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive
  3. noun
    a feeling of spontaneous good spirits
    synonyms: behaaglijkheid
    see moresee less
    type of:
    levensgeluk, levenslust, levensvreugde
    emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
  4. noun
    a state of warm snug comfort
    synonyms: behaaglijkheid, burgerlijkheid, kleinburgerlijkheid, kneuterigheid
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘gezelligheid'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family