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 Best Clothing Deals Frequent fliers and homebodies alike all understand the importance of comfortable loungewear. —

Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for homebody

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hermit

Noun

According to Greek and Roman mythology, Orion was a nocturnal hermit hunter who was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026