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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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Sunn’s is chef Sunny Lee’s homey take on daily banchan and Korean comfort food.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, the homey hangout was teeming with patrons ordering up burgers, sliders and their signature garlic wings, usually accompanied by a beer or two.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
This 1,200-square-feet spot that was most recently Mere’s will transform into a welcoming, homey wine bar with a backdrop of fresh, shareable food, operated by Alex Bridges and chef Andres Kaifer.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The curved edges give it a soft, homey feel, and the spindle details along the headboard add an antique-look.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Sunn’s is chef Sunny Lee’s homey take on daily banchan and Korean comfort food.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Earlier this month, the homey hangout was teeming with patrons ordering up burgers, sliders and their signature garlic wings, usually accompanied by a beer or two.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
This 1,200-square-feet spot that was most recently Mere’s will transform into a welcoming, homey wine bar with a backdrop of fresh, shareable food, operated by Alex Bridges and chef Andres Kaifer.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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