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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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The homey eight-room bed-and-breakfast has easy beach access and a private marshside dock.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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Adjective
Channeling praline candy, this homey cake is all caramel sweetness and toasted, nutty crunch.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
This layer-free tamale pie makes a homey, comforting meal packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The homey eight-room bed-and-breakfast has easy beach access and a private marshside dock.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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