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–adjective, hom·i·er, hom·i·est.

comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn.

Also, homy.

[Origin: 1850–55; home + -y¹

]

—Related forms

hom·ey·ness, hom·i·ness, noun

—Synonyms See homely.

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hom·ey¹ also hom·y Audio Help (hō'mē) Pronunciation Key
adj. hom·i·er, hom·i·est Informal
Having a feeling of home; comfortable; cozy.

hom'ey·ness n.

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