Icelandic Word of the Day
hress
HRESS • adjective — 31st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: cheerful, lively, or feeling refreshed and energetic
Examples
- Hann er alltaf hress á morgnana.
(He is always cheerful in the morning.) - Eftir góðan svefn fann ég mig mjög hressan.
(After a good sleep I felt very refreshed.) - Þau voru hress og tilbúin að fara út.
(They were lively and ready to go out.)
Synonyms
- fjörugur
- kátur
- orkumikill
Antonyms
- þreyttur
- lasinn
This word is commonly used in everyday speech to describe someone’s mood, energy, or refreshed feeling. It can mean cheerful in a social sense or well-rested and energetic after sleep or rest.
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