a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold

unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated