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English adjective: homely | |||
| 1. | homely lacking in physical beauty or proportion | ||
| Samples | A homely child. Several of the buildings were downright homely. A plain girl with a freckled face. | ||
| Synonyms | plain | ||
| Similar | unattractive | ||
| Antonyms | attractive | ||
| 2. | homely having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | ||
| Samples | The homely everyday atmosphere. A homey little inn. | ||
| Synonyms | homelike, homey, homy | ||
| Similar | comfortable, comfy | ||
| Antonyms | uncomfortable | ||
| 3. | homely plain and unpretentious | ||
| Samples | Homely truths. Letters to his son full of homely advice. Homely fare. | ||
| Similar | plain | ||
| Antonyms | fancy | ||
| 4. | homely without artificial refinement or elegance | ||
| Samples | Plain homely furniture. Homely manners. | ||
| Similar | inelegant | ||
| Antonyms | elegant | ||
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