Genussfreude
joy of pleasure, delight in sensory or aesthetic enjoyment
noun ge-NOOS-froy-de Rare
Usage Note
Genussfreude describes the positive attitude of someone who takes open, uncomplicated pleasure in food, art, or leisure. It is always appreciative; related to Genussmensch (hedonist, someone who enjoys life) and Genussfähigkeit (capacity for pleasure).
Examples
"Seine Genussfreude zeigte sich beim Kochen: Er probierte jeden Gang mehrfach."
Natural Translation
His joy of pleasure showed in his cooking: he tasted each course multiple times.
Literal Translation
His joy-of-pleasure showed itself in-the cooking: he tasted each course multiple-times.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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