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English adjective: homely

1. homely lacking in physical beauty or proportion


SamplesA homely child.
Several of the buildings were downright homely.
A plain girl with a freckled face.


Synonymsplain


Similarunattractive


Antonymsattractive

2. homely having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable


SamplesThe homely everyday atmosphere.
A homey little inn.


Synonymshomelike, homey, homy


Similarcomfortable, comfy


Antonymsuncomfortable

3. homely plain and unpretentious


SamplesHomely truths.
Letters to his son full of homely advice.
Homely fare.


Similarplain


Antonymsfancy

4. homely without artificial refinement or elegance


SamplesPlain homely furniture.
Homely manners.


Similarinelegant


Antonymselegant









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