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homey
1[hoh-mee]
adjective
comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike.
a homey little inn.
homey
2[hoh-mee]
noun
plural
homeys, homieshomey
/ ˈhəʊmɪ /
adjective
a variant spelling (esp US) of homy
noun
informal, a British person
Other Word Forms
- homeyness noun
- hominess noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of homey2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Honor Pet offers four large “comfort rooms” with rugs, couches and homey decor, where families can spend all the time they need to say goodbye.
The set surrounding Disney is a re-creation of his office, and it has a homey, vintage feel.
“Some people make it really homey. They got the radio, the portable TV, everything.”
A houseplant adds color and makes a space feel more homey without making any drastic changes to any of the walls.
There's a certain homey, unpretentious essence to your food.
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Related Words
- comfortable
- comfy
- cozy
- delightful
- homelike
- hospitable
- inviting
- pleasant
- restful
- snug
- welcoming www.thesaurus.com
When To Use
Homey is used to describe a place as cozy, comfortable, and inviting.It’s often used to describe a home that feels this way. You might discuss ways of making your place (or a particular room in it) more homey, typically by decorating it in a way that makes it cozier or more comfortable. Homey can also be used to describe a place that’s not a home but that’s comfortable and inviting like your own home, such as a hotel room, cozy restaurant, or nicely decorated office.Example: The new fireplace makes the living room feel so homey.Unrelatedly, homey is an alternative spelling of the noun homie, which is a slang term for a close friend. It can be used to refer to a friend, as in This is my homey Russel, or as a term of address for one, as in Hey, homey!Example: I’m having a night out with just me and my homeys.
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