Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Devoted to home duties and pleasures: Describes a person who finds their primary enjoyment and fulfillment in domestic life, preferring activities and responsibilities within the home over those outside it.

Usage

• This adjective is used to describe a person's character or disposition. It is typically used in a positive or neutral sense to indicate someone who is domestic, family-oriented, and enjoys being at home.
• It often modifies nouns like "person," "individual," "wife," "husband," or "nature."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes carry a slightly old-fashioned or traditional connotation, often associated with stereotypical gender roles, though this is not inherent to the word's meaning.
• It can be used to contrast with more outgoing or socially active personalities.

Variants and Related Words

• Homebody (n): A person who prefers staying at home. (e.g., )
• Domestic (adj): Relating to the running of a home or family affairs. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Domestic: Of or relating to the home and family.
• House-proud: Taking great care and pride in the appearance and cleanliness of one's home.
• Family-oriented: Giving family a central place in one's life.

Antonyms

• Outgoing: Friendly and socially confident.
• Adventurous: Willing to take risks or try out new experiences, often outside the home.
• Social butterfly: A person who socializes very frequently and with many people.

Adjective

1. devoted to home duties and pleasures