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- [hoh-mee]
- /ˈhoʊ mi/
- /ˈhəʊ.mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hoh-mee]
- /ˈhoʊ mi/
Definitions of homey word
- adjective homey comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn. 1
- abbreviation HOMEY homie. 1
- noun homey a homeboy or homegirl. 1
- noun homey (of a place or surroundings) pleasantly comfortable and cozy. 1
- adjective homey homely, cosy 1
- noun homey friend 1
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Origin of homey
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; home + -y1
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Parts of speech for Homey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homey
adj homey
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- folksy — friendly or neighborly; sociable.
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
adjective homey
- lived-in — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
- disheveled — hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt: disheveled hair.
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
- untidy — not tidy or neat; slovenly; disordered: an untidy room; an untidy person.
Antonyms for homey
adj homey
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- uncomfortable — causing discomfort or distress; painful; irritating.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
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