homey
1comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn.
Origin of homey
1- Also hom·y .
synonym study For homey
Other words from homey
- hom·ey·ness, hom·i·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with homey
- homely, homey
Words Nearby homey
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Origin of homey
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How to use homey in a sentence
Not only can adjustable full motion mounts reduce neck and eye straining, they are also designed to conserve space and conceal unattractive chords and wires, making your bedroom, office, or family room more livable and homey.
The best wall mounts to optimize TV viewing | PopSci Commerce Team | February 5, 2021 | Popular-ScienceChoosing homey yet professional interiorsAfter a year working in our bedrooms and dining rooms, offices in 2021 need to be homey and comfortable.
How businesses are looking to replicate home-like atmosphere in future office layouts | Jessica Davies | February 4, 2021 | DigidayBaked beans are a homey dish, so try them with lentils and “bake” them in your Instant Pot.
The secret ingredient in these 5 recipes? Ketchup! | Kari Sonde | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostNew York’s Otesaga Resort Hotel is getting especially comfy to appeal to regional travelers who crave homey accommodations.
Why some seasonal hotels across the U.S. are staying open year-round | Molly O'Brien | January 14, 2021 | Washington PostAmong the homey motifs are pets, TV shows, cocktails and Baltimore places and pals.
In the galleries: A towering exhibit offers a new definition of domestic life | Mark Jenkins | January 1, 2021 | Washington Post
He has a boyfriend now, a job, and a tiny, yet homey, place in one of the nicest neighborhoods in the city.
Most of the vendors are warm, even homey—the sense of community is palpable.
At the Gun Show, Family Businesses and Angry Young Men | Patrick Blanchfield | April 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd the costuming of the soft-focus heroine is feminine, maternal and homey.
Ann Romney's Milk-and-Cookies Style Emphasizes Mitt's Softer Side | Robin Givhan | December 20, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTHe stopped his droning speeches and adopted a feisty, homey style answering questions on the tours.
Restaurant This homey and homegrown spot on the East Coast has a table and a delicious meal with your name on it.
Not as an exponent of entertainment, but as part of the group having a pleasant, homey evening.
My Wonderful Visit | Charlie ChaplinIt would be good to have a windmill within ear-shot of the house, he mused; its squeaking would ease Martha with a homey sound.
Blind Man's Lantern | Allen Kim LangMaggie was in a reminiscent mood, being wrought upon unwittingly by the sunny quiet and homey kitchen warmth.
Flamsted quarries | Mary E. WallerThrough the black masses of trees that lined the shore could be seen the glow of windows, yellow and homey.
The "Genius" | Theodore DreiserBig fine house and all, but it looks comfortable and homey, just the same—mighty pleasant and friendly.
Stepsons of Light | Eugene Manlove Rhodes
British Dictionary definitions for homey
/ (ˈhəʊmɪ) /
NZ informal a British person
Derived forms of homey
- homeyness, noun
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