Meaning of lagom | Babel Free

Definitions

The philosophy or ethos of trying to achieve balance in one's life.

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Examples

“Lagom seems to be fighting a losing battle against a world run by the instant gratification of social media, where we all want to be seen and be heard.”

“The typical Scandinavian home is the very essence of lagom. It's neither too sparse nor too fussy, neither overly minimalist nor overdone.”

“Not surprisingly, lagom extends to our cuisine as well – the Swedes take great pride in eating healthily, drawing on their own cooking traditions and the seasons' offerings.”

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