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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Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
There is something homey and close and old-timey about it all.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Marble-style wall paneling and soft-touch felt combine to embellish the homey ambiance.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The stay is homey, cultural, luxurious, and fully all-inclusive—food, drinks, and activities.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Adjective
The accommodations are homey and simple, but its location along the fjord is prized.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
There is something homey and close and old-timey about it all.
—Jack Fowler, National Review, 4 July 2025
Marble-style wall paneling and soft-touch felt combine to embellish the homey ambiance.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The stay is homey, cultural, luxurious, and fully all-inclusive—food, drinks, and activities.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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