 homely |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] lacking in physical beauty or proportion | |
| Synonyms: | plain | |
| Examples: | "a homely child" "several of the buildings were downright homely" "a plain girl with a freckled face" |
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| Related terms: | unattractive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | |
| Synonyms: | homey homy homelike | |
| Examples: | "the homely everyday atmosphere" "a homey little inn" |
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| Related terms: | comfortable | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] plain and unpretentious | |
| Synonyms: | simple | |
| Examples: | "homely truths" "letters to his son full of homely advice" "homely fare" |
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| Related terms: | plain | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] without artificial refinement or elegance | |
| Examples: | "plain homely furniture" "homely manners" |
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| Related terms: | inelegant | |
| Similar spelling: |
homel Hommel homyel homily Honeywell honey_oil |
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