Homely - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhəʊmlɪ|  American pronunciation of the word homely
Brit.  |ˈhəʊmlɪ|  British pronunciation of the word homely

adjective

- lacking in physical beauty or proportion (syn: plain)
a homely child
several of the buildings were downright homely
- having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable (syn: homelike, homey, homy)
the homely everyday atmosphere
- plain and unpretentious
homely truths
letters to his son full of homely advice
homely fare
- without artificial refinement or elegance
plain homely furniture
homely manners

Extra examples

She has a homely face.

He's a bit homely but nice.

Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person.

...a homely face that was withal rather compelling...

Word forms

adjective
comparative: homelier
superlative: homeliest
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