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