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homeyness

homeyness

4.8
A warm, comfortable feeling like being at home
  • noun
  • /ˈhoʊmɪnəs/
  • US
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  • Visitors appreciated the homeyness of the small café, where they could enjoy coffee in a cozy atmosphere.

Examples

  • - ENOUGH WITH THE HOMEYNESS.

    Tumbleweeds (1999)

  • The simple decor of the cabin added to its homeyness, making it a perfect retreat for the weekend.

  • The homeyness of the living room, with its warm lighting and comfy furniture, made everyone feel relaxed.

Synonyms

comfort of home
vshomeyness
3 2.6

A feeling of ease and relaxation when you are at home

adds a sense of welcoming and plain style beyond mere comfort
hominess
vshomeyness
1 7.0

A comfortable, cozy feeling like being at home

is identical in meaning but differs only in spelling form
lived-in feel
vshomeyness
1 4.9

A cozy, welcoming feeling that makes a place feel like a real home

focuses more on simple familiarity and plain cozy feeling like a home
comfortableness
vshomeyness
1 4.5

A feeling of being relaxed and at ease with people or places

focuses more on familiarity and inviting plainness rather than only ease
cozy atmosphere
vshomeyness
  • US
3.4

A warm, comfortable feeling in a room that makes you feel relaxed

emphasizes broader homelike familiarity rather than just warmth and comfort
cozy vibe
vshomeyness
  • Informal
3.9

A warm, comfortable feeling in a place that makes people feel welcome

points to real household familiarity rather than a general mood

Antonyms

uninviting
2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

How Cozy

homeyness
  • US
4.8
plainness
1 3.5
coldness
5 1.0

Surface Forms

homeyness singular
homeynesses plural

Morphology

homeyness = homey (transparent) = home + y + ness

Clear, regular formation: the noun is formed from the adjective 'homey' by adding '-ness' to denote the quality.

Etymology

The word homeyness comes from home ('a place where you live') and the ending -ness ('the state of'). So homeyness means the warm, cozy, familiar feeling of being at home. To remember it, picture a small café or living room with soft chairs and warm light.