Definitions for homely

Definitions for (adj) homely

Main entry: homely, plain

Definition: lacking in physical beauty or proportion

Usage: a homely child; several of the buildings were downright homely; a plain girl with a freckled face


Main entry: homelike, homely, homey, homy

Definition: having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

Usage: the homely everyday atmosphere; a homey little inn


Main entry: homely

Definition: without artificial refinement or elegance

Usage: plain homely furniture; homely manners


Main entry: homely

Definition: plain and unpretentious

Usage: homely truths; letters to his son full of homely advice; homely fare


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