Australian English Meaning of homely

homely

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Definitions and Meaning of homely in English

Wordnet

homely (s)

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

plain and unpretentious

without artificial refinement or elegance

Webster

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.

Webster

homely (adv.)

Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.

FAQs About the word homely

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home-loving => Home-loving, homeling => Homeling, homeliness => homeliness, homelily => homelike, homelike => homely ,