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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But socializing can be replenishing too—especially the kind done in homey comfort.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
The subtle plaid feels warm and homey while still looking elevated and timeless, and the tones blend seamlessly with everything else in the room.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
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Adjective
Staff picks up guests from the nearby ferry wharf in sporty Jeeps for ease of arrival—a nice homey touch (one of many here) that segues perfectly into a welcome drink in the sun that will remind you to slow down into island time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
But socializing can be replenishing too—especially the kind done in homey comfort.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
The subtle plaid feels warm and homey while still looking elevated and timeless, and the tones blend seamlessly with everything else in the room.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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