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
Examples of homey in a Sentence
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in the Hudson Valley In Kingston, the homey Brunette wine bar and café-by-day, tapas-by-night spot Mirador both warrant a detour.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This reed diffuser combines notes of palo santo, clove, vetiver, and incense for a fresh yet homey essence.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The Hawthorne Blue quilt has a patchwork-like appearance that mixes and matches several patches of plaid blue fabric together for a homey, personalized feel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
This homey spot makes big, bold pies that demand attention.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Where to eat in the Hudson Valley In Kingston, the homey Brunette wine bar and café-by-day, tapas-by-night spot Mirador both warrant a detour.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
This reed diffuser combines notes of palo santo, clove, vetiver, and incense for a fresh yet homey essence.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The Hawthorne Blue quilt has a patchwork-like appearance that mixes and matches several patches of plaid blue fabric together for a homey, personalized feel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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