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   homely

   /ˈhəʊmli/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a place or surroundings) simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home: British "a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere" Similar cosyhome-likehomeycomfortablesnugwelcomingfriendlycongenialhospitableinformalrelaxedintimatewarmpleasantcheerfuldown-homehomestyleinformal:comfyOpposite uncomfortableformal
   • ▪ simple and unpretentious: "homely pleasures" Similar unsophisticatedeverydayordinarydomesticplainsimplemodestnaturaldown-to-earthhomespunfolksyunrefinedunpretentiousunaffectedunassumingOpposite sophisticated
   • 2. (of a person) unattractive in appearance. North American Similar unattractiveplainplain-featuredplain-lookingplain as a pikestaffordinary-lookingunprepossessingunlovelyill-favoureduglyinformal:not much to look atshort on looksfuglyno oil paintingdrackhuckeryOpposite attractive

   Derivatives

   • 1. homeliness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOMELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   plain or ordinary, but pleasant: The hotel was homely and comfortable. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. comfortable After a long journey I was looking forward to sleeping in a comfortable bed. comfy There are two big comfy sofas in the lounge. cosy UK The living room is warm and cosy.

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   The meaning of HOMELY is suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home. How to use homely in a sentence.

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   Homely definition: lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive. See examples of HOMELY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOMELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. characteristic of or suited to the ordinary home; unpretentious. 2. (of a person) a. British. warm and domesticated in manner or appearance. b. mainly US and Canadian. plain or ugly.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › homelyhomely adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   homely. adjective. /ˈhəʊmli/ (comparative homelier, superlative homeliest) (British English, approving) (of a place) making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home. The hotel has a lovely homely feel to it. The restaurant was quite homely, with just a dozen tables. Want to learn more?

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   having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable. “the homely everyday atmosphere” synonyms: homelike, homey, homy.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of homely – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOMELY definition: 1. A homely place is simple, but comfortable and pleasant: 2. Someone who is homely is not very…. Learn more.