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Synonyms & Similar Words
hermit
recluse
loner
introvert
stay-at-home
home lover
domestic
housebound
sedentary
inactive
indolent
lazy
lethargic
sluggish
idle
inert
quiet
reserved
shy
modest
humble
unassuming
solitary
isolated
secluded
reclusive
withdrawn
retiring
bashful
diffident
demure
coy
introverted
self-contained
independent
solitary
alone
lonesome
unsociable
antisocial
asocial
Meaning of Homebody
A person who prefers to stay at home, avoiding social contact and outdoor activities.
Definitions
- A person who prefers to stay at home, especially one who is averse to social contact or outdoor activities.
- A person who is content with staying at home and does not feel the need to go out or socialize.
Etymology of Homebody
The word "homebody" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "home" and "body", with the implication of a person being physically and emotionally centered in their home.
Example Uses
- She's a homebody and prefers to spend her evenings reading at home rather than going out to parties.
- As a homebody, he found it difficult to adjust to the social demands of college life.
- After a few years of traveling, she decided to settle down and become a homebody, focusing on her family and career.