A Scottish term for the quality of being couthie — that is, warm, friendly, kind, and agreeable in a homey, unpretentious way. Couthiness is the gentle art of making people feel welcome and at ease, the atmosphere of a cozy fireplace and genuine hospitality. It's the opposite of being cold, aloof, or standoffish. Scotland has a proud tradition of couthiness, and the word captures something about Scottish social warmth that doesn't quite translate into standard English.
The couthiness of the village was immediately apparent — neighbours waved from their gardens and the bakery owner remembered everyone's order.
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(Scotland) The quality of being couthie.
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