adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a hobbit; small, homely, and comfort-loving
Usage: literary; often used in reference to J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional hobbits or hobbit-like qualities
Examples
- The cottage had a hoblike charm with its round door and cozy interior.
- She preferred hoblike comforts: a warm hearth, good food, and quiet evenings at home.
- The hoblike proportions of the furniture made the room feel intimate and welcoming.
- His hoblike love of simple pleasures endeared him to everyone in the village.
- The garden displayed hoblike whimsy with its winding paths and flowering shrubs.