How to Use hygge in a Sentence

hygge

1 of 2 noun
  • This is our culture, rich in art and hygge.
    — Anne McDonald, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For maximum hygge, pair them with glogg.
    — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Brandt says that the Danes orient their entire culture around hygge.
    — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The bunk beds are by far my favorite part—take your family of four and enjoy the hygge here.
    — Alicia Kort, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • This gift delivers hygge and calm during a busy season.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Imagine all the sledding races, the snowball fights, the hot chocolate, the hygge.
    — Elizabeth G. Dunn, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2022
  • Just ask our friends in Denmark, who’ve introduced the world to the cozy concept of hygge.
    — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Just ask our friends in Denmark, who’ve introduced the world to the cozy concept of hygge.
    — Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
  • So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Pedro says her childhood home was designed by her mother according to hygge.
    — Lilly Milman, Vox, 6 Feb. 2025
  • This sweet little cabin is the perfect place to practice hygge in the winter to chase off the cold-weather blues.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Bring home some hygge — a feeling of coziness — with the Danish stacking cups.
    — Jonathan Bender, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Aebleskiver are an essential part of hygge culture, and are only sold in winter.
    — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
  • With savings up to 30% off, there’s no time like the present to lean into the art of hygge, as the winter season begins.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Never mind hygge—this hotel takes Danish comfort and contentment to new heights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • With savings up to 30% off, there’s no time like the present to lean into the art of hygge, as the winter season begins.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Denmark is a place of hygge, happiness and — in the face of a global downturn — a high-performing stock market.
    — Matt Phillips, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2020
  • This 100% cotton throw comes in four sophisticated colors and will add a touch of hygge to their room.
    — Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Think of it as the Japanese version of hygge, the Danish mood of coziness.
    — Pj Feinstein, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024
  • If your home isn’t blessed with the luxury of a working fireplace, head to a nearby bar or restaurant that has one and soak up the holiday hygge there.
    — Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
  • So grab some friends and a few of the following staples of hygge living, get in a relaxed mindset, and get ready to dive into the tradition.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Many Americans only became aware of the Danish concept of hygge within the past few years.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2021
  • Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • For those who enjoy a good dose of hygge during the winter months, this artisan candle subscription will make your space even cozier.
    — Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Located in the main square of the town, the property epitomizes hygge with a cozy vibe that’s impossible to resist.
    — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • With high and low options, hygge-friendly pairs, and more streamlined silhouettes, just about anyone can find a pair of grippy snow boots suited to their style and taste.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Spending time reading with, singing with, or playing games with close pals and family is at the heart of Danish happiness and hygge-ness.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Your gift recipient will appreciate being able to create cozy hygge or mys ambience in their home with this candle lamp warmer.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The hygge-inducing socks are made with a polyester yarn that’s breathable, plus a more durable NanoGlide technology in the heel and toes that gives it strength.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2023
  • This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

hygge

2 of 2 adjective
  • This egg chair will be the perfect addition to an organic or hygge-inspired style.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2023-03-21
  • From mini portable fireplaces to weighted blankets and crochet beanies, here’s what to wrap up and give to the hygge obsessives in your life.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2023-11-01
  • Making daily reminders to ground yourself in gratitude and taking time to appreciate small moments throughout each day is also hygge!
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 2021-02-28
  • For the hygge enthusiast Few materials feel quite as luxurious as cashmere, and having the indulgently soft fabric encase your feet feels like a real treat.
    — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 2023-11-09
  • Owner Janni Fenn, who runs the farm with her husband, Alex, showed me to my apartment — a sunlit second-floor space, its kitchen stocked with coffee, local butter, and chocolate milk that made for a hygge haven at the end of an exhilarating day.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2023-09-10

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