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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New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
Where to stay Most people visit Teotihuacán on a day trip from Mexico City, and Círculo Mexicano is a homey and central place to lay your head after a day visiting the pyramids.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
The gooey filling paired with tender vanilla cake is a warm and homey combination.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Layered materials, patterns, and textures make a space feel like it's been intentionally collected over time, giving it a homey, lived-in feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
So adults no longer have to squat down uncomfortably, enjoying a homier pooping experience.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
Where to stay Most people visit Teotihuacán on a day trip from Mexico City, and Círculo Mexicano is a homey and central place to lay your head after a day visiting the pyramids.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
The gooey filling paired with tender vanilla cake is a warm and homey combination.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Layered materials, patterns, and textures make a space feel like it's been intentionally collected over time, giving it a homey, lived-in feel.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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 14 Oct. 2025.
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