variants
or less commonly homy
homier; homiest
1
: homelike
a homey atmosphere
also
: evocative of home
a homey meal
2
: homely sense 3
homey anecdotes
homeyness
noun
or hominess
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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
This small, homey retreat feels secluded yet remains conveniently close to town.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a delicate balance of fine food, as the diner’s name suggests, and homey meals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The vibe definitely steers more toward homey than hotel, which is fitting considering its remote, spectacular location.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In just a few hours, her quaint and homey soul food staple, Shaw-naé’s House, will be bustling with guests.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
This small, homey retreat feels secluded yet remains conveniently close to town.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s a delicate balance of fine food, as the diner’s name suggests, and homey meals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The vibe definitely steers more toward homey than hotel, which is fitting considering its remote, spectacular location.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homey
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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