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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

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   • 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. adjective. If you describe a room or house as homely, you like it because you feel comfortable and relaxed there. [mainly British, approval] I wanted a homely room but I wanted it to look smart, too. We try and provide a very homely atmosphere. regional note: in AM, usually use homey.

6. 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.

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   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."

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   homely, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. homely adjective. Meaning & use. 1. c1384–. Of or belonging to a household or home. Also: of or belonging to a person's own country or native land. rare after 16th cent. c1384. The enmyes of a man ben his homly meynee.