Meaning of 'homely'

Find the meaning of the word ‘homely’

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Meaning of ‘homely’

4 definitions found.

homely

adjective

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

Example: "a homely child"

Synonyms: plain

adjective

having a feeling of home

Synonyms: homelike homey homy

adjective

without artificial refinement or elegance

Example: "plain homely furniture"

adjective

plain and unpretentious

Example: "homely truths"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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