homely

IPA: hˈoʊmɫi

adjective

  • Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cozy.
  • (Canada, US) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.
  • (UK dialectal) On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.
  • (UK dialectal, of animals) Domestic; tame.
  • (UK dialectal) Personal; private.
  • (UK dialectal) Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.
  • (India) Conservative and family-oriented.
  • (archaic) Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned.
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Examples of "homely" in Sentences

  • Booker is the orphan boy from the Homely Home for Homeless Kids.

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