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homelike

adjective

Simple meaning

Having the comfortable characteristics of a home.

Pronunciation

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hohmlyk

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhoʊmlaɪk

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having the comfortable characteristics of a home.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: Having the comfortable characteristics of a home.

Used this way, homelike is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • comfy , more casual, better suited to speech than writing

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Synonyms

Sense: having the comfortable characteristics of a home

homelycomfyInformal

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