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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