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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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   What is a homely child?

   • a homely child. not having elegance, refinement, or cultivation. homely food. commonly seen or known. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   • Homely definition: lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive. See examples of HOMELY used in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between homely and homey?

   • Homely is a synonym of homey. is that homey is befitting a home; cozy, intimate while homely is lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive. is alternative form of homie. Other Comparisons: What's the difference? * Very informal slang associated with urban .

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   What does it mean if a woman is homely?

   • If you describe someone, especially a woman, as homely, you mean that they have a warm, comforting manner and look like someone who would enjoy being at home and having a family. Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile. If you say that someone is homely, you mean that they are not very attractive to look at.

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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.

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   Homely can mean comfortable, simple, or unattractive, depending on the context and region. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings, synonyms, and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.

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   Homely is a synonym of homey. As adjectives the difference between homey and homely is that homey is befitting a home; cozy, intimate while homely is lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive. As a noun homey is alternative form of homie.

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   Definition: (n.) Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate. (n.) Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners. (n.) Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome. (adv.) Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.