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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Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Jenner was craving a rural escape to spend homey summer weekends with friends that felt well-loved and lived in, as if had been there for a while.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 8 Dec. 2025
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The 100-acre museum was built around a 1,500-year-old Huhugam village, and the eponymous Native art market honors that homey vibe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Jenner was craving a rural escape to spend homey summer weekends with friends that felt well-loved and lived in, as if had been there for a while.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 8 Dec. 2025
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Best Decor Wayfair Cyber Monday Deals Add seasonal touches and year-round homey upgrades with Wayfair’s decor deals.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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