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Lagom
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Lagom
noun 1. The philosophy or ethos of trying to achieve balance in one's life.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"My resolution for the next school year is to slow down and embrace the principle of lagom."
"Renee is a model of lagom — I've never seen her the slightest bit perturbed."
"After deciding to forgo law school, I feel a sense of lagom in my lower-pressure job."
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Swedish, mid-20th century
Why This Word?
Our modern, hectic lives often seem to revolve around work and constant productivity, which could lead to burnout. "Lagom" is a word adopted from Swedish that loosely translates to "just right." ...
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Leitmotif Irenic
Diphthong Mansuetude
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