homey

adjective

hom·ey | \ ˈhō-mē

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variants: or less commonly homy

homier; homiest

Definition of homey

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : homelike a homey atmosphere also : evocative of home a homey meal

2 : homely sense 3 homey anecdotes

homey

noun

\ ˈhō-mē

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variants: or homie

plural homeys or homies

Definition of homey (Entry 2 of 2)

: homeboy

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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

My journey started slow, a succulent here and there to make my college dorm feel more homey. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "I Can't Stop Buying Plants Even Though They Always Die," 9 Jan. 2019 Centered around lush courtyards, the dwellings have thoughtfully been arranged as spacious rooms and suites that feel grand and yet homey. — Jaimie Potters, ELLE Decor, "A Design Lover's Guide to Visiting San Miguel de Allende," 7 Jan. 2019 White shutters give the huge windows a nice, homey touch. — Jim Byers, chicagotribune.com, "Toronto's hotel scene heats up with 4 exciting newcomers," 7 June 2018 The château itself is a curious blend of homey and grand. — Jay Mcinerney, Town & Country, "A New Era Begins at Château Lafite as Baron de Rothschild Hands Leadership Over to His Daughter," 13 Aug. 2018 Adding their own furniture like a white futon couch helped with this stressful scenario of turning standard-issue dorm furniture into a homey refuge. — Katelyn Chef, Teen Vogue, "Mississippi State University Dorm Decor," 22 Aug. 2018 The Cambridges' stays at Anmer Hall are usually homey and casual. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Just Kicked Off Their Staycation," 9 Aug. 2018 The food is notable too, with all sorts of twisted versions of Mexican and homey American favorites. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "Where to Find the Most Remarkable Margaritas in San Antonio," 19 Oct. 2018 Fort Worth's other homey little Tex-Mex restaurant won a big award. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "Here's a new Arlington hangout: burgers, craft beers at Tipsy Oak | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 8 May 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Her homeys were the hippest, from Leonard Cohen to open-shirted philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy and impenetrable novelist Nathalie Sarraute. — Joshua Levine, WSJ, "How Sonia Rykiel’s Artistic Director is Earning Her Stripes," 19 Aug. 2017

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