homely (Meaning)
homely (s)
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
plain and unpretentious
without artificial refinement or elegance
homely (n.)
Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.
Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.
Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome.
homely (adv.)
Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of homely
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- beautiful
- handsome
- fair
- aesthetical
- gorgeous
- aesthetic
- seemly
- beauteous
- fair
- esthetic
- attractive
- beauteous
- aesthetical
- seemly
- stunning
- esthetic
- handsome
- aesthetic
- beautiful
- goodly
- good-looking
- gorgeous
- good-looking
- attractive
- comely
- comely
- lovely
- stunning
- goodly
- ravishing
- pretty
- ravishing
- cute
- pretty
- lovely
- cute
Synonyms:
- monstrous
- uncomely
- unsightly
- unpretty
- unappealing
- ill-favored
- awful
- unhandsome
- repulsive
- horrible
- unlovely
- disgusting
- unbeautiful
- vile
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- distasteful
- appalling
- nauseating
- repellent
- plain
- noisome
- horrid
- unbecoming
- gross
- loathsome
- unaesthetic
- frumpy
- dreadful
- sickening
- nauseous
- repugnant
- abhorrent
- frumpish
- repellant
- revolting
- unshapely
- abominable
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
homely Sentence Examples
- The cottage had a homely charm, with its cozy fireplace and comfortable furniture.
- Despite its humble exterior, the apartment had a surprisingly homely ambiance.
- The family gathered in the homely living room for a warm and lively evening.
- The old house had a homely, welcoming feel that made everyone feel at ease.
- The innkeeper greeted his guests with a homely smile and a warm handshake.
- The homely aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, inviting everyone inside.
- Her homely nature made her a favorite among the students at the school.
- The town was known for its homely atmosphere and friendly residents.
- Despite its modern interior, the office had a homely touch with personal photos and a cozy seating area.
- The homely atmosphere of the hospital helped put patients at ease and promoted healing.
FAQs About the word homely
lacking in physical beauty or proportion, having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable, plain and unpretentious, without artificial refinement or eleganceBelo
unpleasing,ugly, grotesque, unattractive, hideous, monstrous, uncomely, unsightly, unpretty,unappealing
beautiful, handsome, fair, aesthetical, gorgeous, aesthetic, seemly, beauteous, fair, esthetic
The cottage had a homely charm, with its cozy fireplace and comfortable furniture.
Despite its humble exterior, the apartment had a surprisingly homely ambiance.
The family gathered in the homely living room for a warm and lively evening.
The old house had a homely, welcoming feel that made everyone feel at ease.
