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.

Other Word Forms

• hominess noun

Example Sentences

His little hand is black, his nails perfect homy claws, his movements gentle and inviting.

From Literature

The burly fellow took the other’s hand again, the pale one in the homy sexton’s.

From Literature

Once, sometime during the early night I felt his homy hand on my forehead.

From Literature

Over the weekend they fell 1-0 at homy to Sporting Kansas.

From The Guardian

Within the lodge was a homy fireplace, and a glossy elk's-head which peered out above the mantel.

From Project Gutenberg