Homely: Definition with Homely Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Lacking in physical beauty or proportion. "A plain girl with a freckled face"

Exact synonyms: Plain
Similar to: Unattractive
Derivative terms: Homeliness, Homeliness, Plainness

2. Adjective. Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable. "A homey little inn"

Exact synonyms: Homelike, Homey, Homy
Similar to: Comfortable, Comfy
Derivative terms: Home, Home, Home

3. Adjective. Plain and unpretentious. "Homely fare"

Similar to: Plain

4. Adjective. Without artificial refinement or elegance. "Homely manners"

Similar to: Inelegant
Derivative terms: Homeliness

1. a. Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.

2. adv. Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.

1. Adjective. Characteristic of or belonging to home, domestic. (defdate from early 14th c.) ¹

2. Adjective. Simple, familiar, unelaborate. (defdate from late 14th c.) ¹

3. Adjective. (American English) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive. ¹

4. Adjective. (India) Proficient in skills needed to maintain a home (''see'' homemaker). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. unattractive [adj -LIER, -LIEST] - See also: unattractive

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