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- Dictionaryhomely/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 Opposite
- 2. (of a person) unattractive in appearance. North American Similar Opposite
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Homely can mean plain or ordinary, but pleasant, or ugly, depending on the context. Learn how to use this adjective in different situations and see synonyms and translations.
- English (US)
HOMELY meaning: 1. plain or ordinary, but pleasant: 2. (of a...
- Znaczenie Homely, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
homely definicja: 1. plain or ordinary, but pleasant: 2. (of...
- Homely: Czech Translation
homely - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...
- Homely: Portuguese Translation
HOMELY translate: caseiro, feio, caseiro, caseiro, feio....
- Homely: Danish Translation
homely - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...
- Homely in Traditional Chinese
HOMELY translate: 普通的, 普通的；樸實無華的, 醜陋的, 長相難看的，醜陋的. Learn more...
- Homely in Simplified Chinese
HOMELY translate: 普通的, 普通的；朴实无华的, 丑陋的, 长相难看的，丑陋的. Learn more...
- Homely Spanish Translation
HOMELY translate: casero, feo, poco agraciado, casero,...
- English (US)
Homely can mean suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home, or plain or unattractive in appearance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of homely from Merriam-Webster.
Homely definition: lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive. See examples of HOMELY used in a sentence.
Homely can mean comfortable, simple, or unattractive, depending on the context and the variety of English. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and regional variations, and see examples from the Guardian and other sources.
homely. adjective. /ˈhəʊmli/. /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. Definitions on the go.
Homely describes someone who's plain or unattractive, like your homely Aunt Agnes or her squish-faced bulldog. The adjective homely is a slightly more gentle word than ugly, with a meaning closer to "plain" than "hideous."
Homely can mean plain, unattractive, or lacking refinement, but the meaning varies depending on the context and the speaker's accent. Learn how to use homely correctly in American and British English, and see synonyms and translations.
