Homelike: meaning, definitions and examples

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homelike

 

[ หˆhoสŠmหŒlaษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comfort feeling

The term 'homelike' refers to an environment that resembles the comfort and familiarity of a home. It is often used to describe places that evoke a sense of warmth and security. A homelike atmosphere can be found in various settings, such as in hostels, nursing homes, or even workplaces. Creating a homelike environment typically involves decor, colors, and arrangements that are inviting and soothing.

Synonyms

comfortable, cozy, familiar, inviting, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • The hotel aimed to create a homelike atmosphere for its guests.
  • Her warm smile and cozy furniture made the cafe feel quite homelike.
  • They decorated the office to make it more homelike for the employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "homelike" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aconchegante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคฐ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hausgemacht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti rumah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะผะฐัˆะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ domowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎถๅบญ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comme ร  la maison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hogareรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ev gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง‘๊ณผ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ู…ู†ุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ domรกcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ domรกci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒๅฎถไธ€ๆ ท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimilislegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะดะตะณั–ะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evษ™ bษ™nzษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como en casa

Etymology

The word 'homelike' is derived from the combination of 'home' and the suffix '-like,' which indicates resemblance or characteristics of something. The word 'home' comes from the Old English 'hฤm,' meaning 'dwelling' or 'habitation,' and has its roots in Proto-Germanic *haima, which also means 'home.' The suffix '-like' originates from Old English 'lic,' meaning 'having the characteristics of' or 'similar to.' The use of 'homelike' is relatively modern, emerging in the late 19th to early 20th century, as societal values placed more emphasis on comfort and familial environments, especially in relation to public spaces such as hotels and care facilities. This term encapsulates the desire to create personal, comforting spaces in various aspects of life.