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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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   What does homely mean in English?

   • (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? (especially British English, approving) simple and good

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   What is a homely person?

   • 1. Not attractive or good-looking: a homely child. 2. Lacking elegance or refinement: homely furniture. 3. Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain: homely truths. 4. Characteristic of the home or of home life: homely skills. home′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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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 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.

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     HOMELY translate: уютный, домашний , невзрачный, некрасивый...

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     homely translate: hausbacken, anheimelnd, reizlos. Learn...

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     HOMELY translate: caseiro, feio, caseiro, caseiro, feio....

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     HOMELY translate: เรียบง่าย, เป็นกันเอง, (คน) ไม่สวย. Learn...

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     HOMELY translate: casero, feo, poco agraciado, casero,...

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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.

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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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   Homely can mean plain, unattractive, or lacking refinement, but the meaning varies depending on the context and the speaker's accent. Learn how to use homely correctly in American and British English, and see synonyms and translations.

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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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   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.