mysig

Pronunciation: /ˈmyːˌsɪɡ/

“mysig” is a Swedish word. Its 3 meanings in English:

adjective

cosy (affording comfort and warmth)
pleasant, agreeable
Descriptive of smiling from contentedness or comfort.

Etymology

Attested since 1762. Derived from mysa ("to smile (slightly) with contentedness/comfort"). In usage, identical to Norwegian Nynorsk koseleg, with no exact Danish equivalent.

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