homey

¹

Also hom·y

[hoh-mee]

adjective

homier, homiest 

1. comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike.

   a homey little inn.

homey

²

[hoh-mee]

noun

Slang.

plural

homeys, homies 

1. homie.

homey

/ ˈhəʊmɪ /

adjective

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of homy

noun

1. informal,  a British person

Other Word Forms

• homeyness noun
• hominess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homey¹

First recorded in 1850–55; home + -y ¹

Origin of homey²

First recorded in 1990–95

Synonym Study

See homely.

Example Sentences

“The Lowdown” travels through the streets and byways of Oklahoma prairie country in a way that celebrates its homey beauty, with scenes bathed in the golden light typically associated with L.A. noir.

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

The set surrounding Disney is a re-creation of his office, and it has a homey, vintage feel.

From Los Angeles Times

“Some people make it really homey. They got the radio, the portable TV, everything.”

From Los Angeles Times

A houseplant adds color and makes a space feel more homey without making any drastic changes to any of the walls.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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

When To Use

What does homey mean?

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.