variants
or less commonly homy
homier; homiest
1
: homelike
a homey atmosphere
also
: evocative of home
a homey meal
2
: homely sense 3
homey anecdotes
homeyness
noun
or hominess
Examples of homey in a Sentence
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Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Today’s New Moon is landing in your homey 4th house, turning your attention toward wondrous possibilities and unique developments, all within your four walls.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
There’s no mass tourism here, so accommodations are homey and cozy, with many visitors opting to stay in locals’ homes.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Today’s New Moon is landing in your homey 4th house, turning your attention toward wondrous possibilities and unique developments, all within your four walls.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
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