lagom

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish lagom (“just right”).

Example Sentences

• "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."