homeful

comparative more homeful · superlative most homeful

1. datedHomely; cosy.

   Let them stand in groups or groves, with walks and drives convenient to the house. A house planted like this has a homeful atmosphere, that will keep the young folks at home, and establish attachments that will not be easily broken.

   1905, Edward Payson Powell, The orchard and fruit garden

2. not comparablerareHaving a place to live; not homeless.

   Without a meaningful place to live, the homeless are less involved and certainly less committed than the homeful and the victimizers.

   1991, Gregg Barak, Gimme shelter: a social history of homelessness in contemporary America

plural homefuls · plural homesful

1. uncountableusuallyAs much as a home can hold.

   A homeful of music - total remote control access from any room - wireless installation - complete compatibility. These are just a few of the exciting features of the Steremote high fidelity remote control system.

   1981, Harry Vernon Anderson, Interior design: Volume 52