homey

homey¹ Definition

homey (hōm′ē)

adjective hom′i·er, hom′i·est

having qualities usually associated with home; comfortable, familiar, cozy, etc.

homey¹ Related Forms

home′y·ness noun

homey² Definition

homey (hōm′ē)

noun pl. -·eys

homey Synonyms

modif.

Having the qualities of a home
enjoyable, livable, familiar; see comfortable 2, pleasant 2.
Genial
warm-hearted, homespun, unassuming; see friendly 1.

homey Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

villa: Wow factor villas, understated villas, contemporary villas, homey villas.
atmosphere: All our rooms are tastefully decorated to create a homey atmosphere and to ensure a pleasant and restful stay.
feeling: It is a very spacious hotel with a homey feeling right next to the mangroves.
niche: Housing privatization web contributes to its a homey niche open floor plan.
feel: Educated people believe that population growth a homey feel recently met to.
word: Homey words are forms of " virtue words " used in the everyday life of the average man.

Modifying Another Word

Used with adjective complement

feel: Dana Schutz Sword Rack 2003, Oil on Canvas 213 x 183cm Dana Schutz has a way of producing horror that feels comfortably homey.

homey Quotes

Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.

—Gellhorn, Martha Ellis

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