HOMEBODY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

homebody

noun

Definition of homebody next

as in hermit

informal a person who likes to stay home He's a homebody who hates parties.

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Recent Examples of homebody Seyfried, who is clearly something of a homebody, organizes her work so as to maximize her time there. —

Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 These comfy corduroy slippers are marked down from $26 to $10 in the Just for Prime section, and are the perfect cozy stocking stuffer for homebodies. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025 For homebodies, consider luxe Quince robes, artsy Piecework puzzles, and eclectic Fellow tea kettles. —

Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 4 Dec. 2025 Bedsure GentleSoft Heated Blanket Of all the cozy gifts for homebodies, a heated blanket will always be our top pick. —

Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homebody

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hermit

Noun

In it, Day-Lewis plays a hermit in the North England woods who’s visited by an old friend (Sean Bean) sent to bring him back to his son.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
But, just like Elmer Fudd, there was one beast that constantly eluded the mighty hermit hunter and actually took great pleasure in harassing him.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026