homey

or hom·y

[ hoh-mee ]

/ ˈhoʊ mi /

adjective, hom·i·er, hom·i·est.

comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn.

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Origin of homey

First recorded in 1850–55; home + -y¹

synonym study for homey

See homely.

OTHER WORDS FROM homey

hom·ey·ness, hom·i·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH homey

homely homey

Words nearby homey

homeward, homeware, homewood, homework, homeworker, homey, homicidal, homicide, homicide bomber, homie, homiletic

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Example sentences from the Web for hominess

Chintz slip covers changed them from blatant monstrosities to background blending items of hominess.
If You're Going to Live in the Country|Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley
The quality of "hominess" is greatly increased in an article of furniture by a frank look or "home-made" appearance.
Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife|Marion Mills Miller
It boasted no definite style of architecture, but had a hominess that few houses possess.
Helen in the Editor's Chair|Ruthe S. Wheeler
"He adds the very last touch to the hominess of everything," said Phyllis, generously handing the kitten over to Bab.
The Wyndam Girls|Marion Ames Taggart

The hominess of the country store is gone and is a loss; but the gain in other directions is impressive.
Proclaim Liberty!|Gilbert Seldes

British Dictionary definitions for hominess

homey

/ (ˈhəʊmɪ) /

adjective homier or homiest

a variant spelling (esp US) of homy

noun

NZ informal a British person

Derived forms of homey

homeyness, noun

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