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adj

homey

HOH-mee
adj
1
Cosy and comfortable, like home.
"They decorated the cabin to feel homey rather than sterile."

How to Use Homey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWarm and comfortable in a way that reminds you of home.

Common pairings
homey atmosphere homey feel

Word Forms

homier comparative, homiest superlative

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They decorated the cabin to feel _____ rather than sterile.

Etymology

From home plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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