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• a variation of homey.

homy

American  

[hoh-mee] / ˈhoʊ mi /

adjective

homier, homiest

1. Archaic. a variant of homey.

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homy British  

/ ˈhəʊmɪ /

adjective

1. like a home, esp in comfort or informality; cosy

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Usage

What does homy mean? Homy is a rare alternate spelling of homey, which 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 house (or a particular room in it) more homey, typically by decorating it in a way that makes it cozier or more comfortable. It 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 homy.

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Derived Forms

• hominess
  noun