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:
- pretty
- comely
- gorgeous
- good-looking
- gorgeous
- fair
- ravishing
- aesthetical
- beauteous
- good-looking
- pretty
- stunning
- goodly
- beauteous
- handsome
- lovely
- aesthetic
- esthetic
- cute
- comely
- lovely
- beautiful
- stunning
- attractive
- attractive
- aesthetical
- ravishing
- seemly
- beautiful
- fair
- esthetic
- cute
- seemly
- aesthetic
- goodly
- handsome
Synonyms:
- horrible
- uncomely
- monstrous
- unhandsome
- vile
- repulsive
- unbeautiful
- unsightly
- awful
- unpretty
- unappealing
- unlovely
- disgusting
- ill-favored
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- horrid
- revolting
- nauseating
- loathsome
- unshapely
- noisome
- repugnant
- unbecoming
- plain
- nauseous
- gross
- appalling
- distasteful
- dreadful
- repellent
- unaesthetic
- abhorrent
- frumpy
- abominable
- sickening
- repellant
- frumpish
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, hideous, unattractive, grotesque, horrible, uncomely, monstrous, unhandsome, vile
pretty, comely, gorgeous, good-looking, gorgeous, fair, ravishing, aesthetical, beauteous, good-looking
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.
