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
Examples of homey in a Sentence
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Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 11 June 2024
In the morning, the sky had cleared; the air was wet yet full of warmth, and the streets of downtown Wilmington exuded a palpable, homey Bidenosity, a rough-around-the-edges charm.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024
Essence, 18 June 2024
Enhanced with a homey feel, RH Three’s many design elements include cashmere bedding and an indoor dining space punctuated with deck chairs by Paola Lenti and Vincent Van Duysen.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 June 2024
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Adjective
People want their spaces to have a more personalized, nostalgic, and homey vibe.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 11 June 2024
In the morning, the sky had cleared; the air was wet yet full of warmth, and the streets of downtown Wilmington exuded a palpable, homey Bidenosity, a rough-around-the-edges charm.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024
Noun
This quaint restaurant has a vibrant food and cocktail menu and a homey feel, thanks to the staff.
—Essence, 18 June 2024
Enhanced with a homey feel, RH Three’s many design elements include cashmere bedding and an indoor dining space punctuated with deck chairs by Paola Lenti and Vincent Van Duysen.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 June 2024
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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