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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

   Scrabble Points: 14

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

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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,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › homelyHomely Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

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   Homely means lacking in physical attractiveness, not beautiful, or unattractive. It can also mean plain, unpretentious, or suited to the home. See the origin, synonyms, and example sentences of homely.

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?

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › homelyHomely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.