homelike

[hohm-lahyk]

adjective

1. like or suggestive of home; familiar; warmly comfortable.

Other Word Forms

• homelikeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homelike¹

First recorded in 1810–20; home + -like

Synonym Study

See homely.

Related Words

• comfortable 
• comfy 
• cozy 
• delightful 
• homey 
• hospitable 
• inviting 
• pleasant 
• restful 
• snug 
• welcoming www.thesaurus.com

When To Use

What does homelike mean?

Homelike is used to describe places that feel like a home, especially one’s own home.In many cases, it means the same thing as homey, which is used to describe a place as cozy, comfortable, and inviting.A person might try to make their place (or a particular room in it) more homelike, typically by decorating it in a way that makes it cozier or more comfortable. Homelike 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.Example: The new fireplace makes the living room feel so homelike.