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HOMY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does homy mean?
• HOMY (adjective)
The adjective HOMY has 1 sense:
1. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Familiarity information: HOMY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
| Declension: comparative and superlative |
Comparative: homier
Superlative: homiest
Superlative: homiest
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Synonyms:
Context example:
a homey little inn
Similar:
comfortable; comfy (providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal))
Derivation:
home (an environment offering affection and security)
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