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

3. 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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   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.

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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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   1. lacking in physical attractiveness; plain. 2. simple; unpretentious: homely food.

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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."

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHOMELY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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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    Origin of Homely. From Middle English homly, hoomly, hamely (“domestic, familiar, plain”), from Old English *hāmlīc (“of the home, domestic”), from Proto-Germanic *haimalīkaz (“of or characteristic of home”), equivalent to home +‎ -ly.

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    homely meaning, definition, what is homely: simple in a way that makes you feel comf...: Learn more.