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Definition of homeyness

homeyness

/ˈhoʊ.mi.nəs/
home · y · ness
Adverb:homeyly
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Adjective:homey
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homeyness Lexical Profile

homeyness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The quality of being pleasantly warm, cozy, comfortable, and unpretentious, like a welcoming home.

Example

"The worn leather armchairs and crackling fireplace gave the mountain lodge an inviting sense of homeyness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, "homeyness" (from "homey") always conveys positive warmth and coziness, whereas in British English "homeliness" (from "homely") shares this meaning while "homeliness" in American English means plainness or unattractiveness.

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• Nearby Words

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homewrecker
homey
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homicidally
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homeyness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homeyness
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