homey, homelike

homey, homelike
These words mean "comfortable," "cozy," "familiar," "like home." Both emphasize attractiveness and peaceful security, but homelike is preferable because it is less sentimental and informal: "This hotel tries to create a homelike atmosphere for its guests."

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  • homelike — See homey. See homey, homelike …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • homey — See homey, homelike …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • homey — hom ey (h[=o] m[y^]), adj. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; as, the homey everyday atmosphere; a restaurant with a homey atmosphere. Syn: homelike, homely, homy. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • homey — I. adjective also homy (homier; est) Date: 1856 1. homelike < a restaurant with a homey atmosphere >; also evocative of home < a homey meal > 2. homely 3 < homey …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • homelike — adjective having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable the homely everyday atmosphere a homey little inn • Syn: ↑homely, ↑homey, ↑homy • Similar to: ↑comfortable, ↑comfy …   Useful english dictionary

  • homey — homeyness, hominess, n. /hoh mee/, adj., homier, homiest. comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn. Also, homy. [1850 55; HOME + Y1] Syn. See homely. * * * …   Universalium

  • homelike — Synonyms and related words: cheerful, comfortable, comfy, commodious, contented, convenient, cozy, cushioned, cushiony, cushy, easeful, easy, friendly, habitable, homely, homey, homish, inhabitable, intimate, livable, lived in, lodgeable,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • homey — Synonyms and related words: Bohemian, affable, casual, cheerful, comfortable, comfy, commodious, contented, convenient, cordial, cozy, cushioned, cushiony, cushy, degage, easeful, easy, easygoing, familiar, folksy, free and easy, friendly,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • homelike — adj. homey, comfortable, lived in …   English contemporary dictionary

  • homelike — adj homey, cozy, warm, snug, intimate; quiet, peaceful, restful, tranquil, serene, easy, easeful, relaxing; familiar, comfortable, customary, accustomed, acclimated, wonted, common, normal; domestic, homespun, downhome, homebred, plain, simple,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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