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- DictionaryHome·ly/ˈhōmlē/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) unattractive in appearance. North American
- 2. (of a place or surroundings) simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one's own home: British "a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere"
3 days ago · 1. adjective. If you describe a room or house as homely, you like it because you feel comfortable and relaxed there. [mainly British, approval] I wanted a homely room but I wanted it to look smart, too. We try and provide a very homely atmosphere. regional note: in AM, usually use homey.
Homely describes someone who's plain or unattractive, like your homely Aunt Agnes or her squish-faced bulldog. The adjective homely is a slightly more gentle word than ugly, with a meaning closer to "plain" than "hideous." It's almost always used to describe a less-than-attractive person, and occasionally an animal.
1. Not attractive or good-looking: a homely child. 2. Lacking elegance or refinement: homely furniture. 3. Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain: homely truths. 4. Characteristic of the home or of home life: homely skills. home′li·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Check pronunciation: homely. Definition of homely adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 1. adjective. If you say that someone is homely, you mean that they are not very attractive to look at. [US] The man was homely, overweight, and probably only two or three years younger than Lou. Synonyms: unattractive, plain, ugly, not striking More Synonyms of homely. 2. adjective.
adjective. uk / ˈhəʊmli / us. homely adjective (COMFORTABLE) Add to word list. A homely place is simple, but comfortable and pleasant: It's a small restaurant with a homely atmosphere. homely adjective (NOT ATTRACTIVE) Someone who is homely is not very attractive.
Definition of homely adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. homely. adjective. /ˈhoʊmli/ (homelier, homeliest) (disapproving) (of a person's appearance) not attractive synonym plain a homely child. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
