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
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The cashmere purveyor has opened its doors in Beverly Hills, and like its New York City counterpart, was designed with a homey warmth that mirrors the feeling of walking into Hadid’s personal dwelling.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Wilson’s film, while suitably bright and busy, is a more conventional kids’ entertainment, with a contrived quest narrative that lands the franchise further than ever from the modest, homey spirit of Michael Bond’s original books.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
And what could be more homey than layers of apple, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar, not forgetting a shot of espresso and a spiced apple drizzle for good measure!
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even the food—a homey apple pie—exudes a warm, sentimental fuzziness.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
The cashmere purveyor has opened its doors in Beverly Hills, and like its New York City counterpart, was designed with a homey warmth that mirrors the feeling of walking into Hadid’s personal dwelling.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Wilson’s film, while suitably bright and busy, is a more conventional kids’ entertainment, with a contrived quest narrative that lands the franchise further than ever from the modest, homey spirit of Michael Bond’s original books.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
And what could be more homey than layers of apple, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar, not forgetting a shot of espresso and a spiced apple drizzle for good measure!
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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