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homy

[ hoh-mee ]

adjective

, hom·i·er, hom·i·est.
  1. Archaic. a variant of homey 1.


homy

/ ˈhəʊmɪ /

adjective

  1. like a home, esp in comfort or informality; cosy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈhominess, noun
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Example Sentences

I tell you, doctor, its as homy and comfortable as anything you ever saw.

Within the lodge was a homy fireplace, and a glossy elk's-head which peered out above the mantel.

I'm going to ask you for just a mouthful more, it tastes so delicious and homy!

She raised a fold of the gown and breathed in rapturously that homy perfume.

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More About Homy

What does homy mean?

Homy is a rare alternate spelling of homey, which is used to describe a place as cozy, comfortable, and inviting.

It’s often used to describe a home that feels this way. You might discuss ways of making your house (or a particular room in it) more homey, typically by decorating it in a way that makes it cozier or more comfortable. It can also be used to describe a place that’s not a home but that’s comfortable and inviting like your own home, such as a hotel room, cozy restaurant, or nicely decorated office.

Example: The new fireplace makes the living room feel so homy.

Where does homy come from?

The first records of the adjective homy come from the mid-1800s. It comes from the word home and the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Everyone has a different idea of what makes a place homey, and people have different ways of making their home homey. However, the word is often associated with certain design elements, typically ones that are intended to make a space cozier, such as rugs, curtains, candles, artwork, and plants.

Homey and homy should not be confused with homely, which is most commonly used as a way to describe someone as unattractive.

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What are some other forms related to homy?

  • homey (much more common spelling)
  • homier (comparative adjective)
  • homiest (superlative adjective)
  • hominess (noun)
  • homeyness (noun)

What are some synonyms for homy?

What are some words that share a root or word element with homy

 

 

What are some words that often get used in discussing homy?

 

What are some words homy may be commonly confused with?

 

 

How is homy used in real life?

Homy is rarely used—the spelling homey is much more common. It’s usually used to describe one’s own home, a room in it, or a space that feels as cozy or inviting as one’s own home.

 

 

Try using homy!

Which of the following words would be used to describe a space that’s considered homy?

A. comfortable
B. inviting
C. warm
D. all of the above

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