homely, adj.
(homelier, homeliest)
freq. cnt. 9
(homelier, homeliest)
freq. cnt. 9
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
homely plain
sample sentences
"a homely child""several of the buildings were downright homely"
"a plain girl with a freckled face"
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having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
homelike homely homey homy
sample sentences
"the homely everyday atmosphere""a homey little inn"
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plain and unpretentious
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
homely
sample sentences
"homely truths""letters to his son full of homely advice"
"homely fare"
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without artificial refinement or elegance
<adj.all>
homely
sample sentences
"plain homely furniture""homely manners"
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