homely

[ˈhoʊmli]

homely Definition

• 1. simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one's own home
• 2. unattractive in appearance

Using homely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The homely atmosphere of the cottage made us feel at ease.

• Example

  She was a homely woman with a kind heart.

• Example

  The hotel room was small but homely.

• Example

  The old house had a homely charm.

homely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homely

• cozy
• comfortable
• welcoming
• plain
• unattractive
• ugly

Antonyms for homely

• elegant
• sophisticated
• attractive
• beautiful

Phrases with homely

• homely face

  a face that is plain or unattractive

  Example

  She may not have been beautiful, but her homely face was full of character.

• homely meal

  a simple and comforting meal, often associated with home cooking

  Example

  After a long day at work, I always look forward to a homely meal.

• homely girl

  a girl who is plain or unattractive in appearance

  Example

  Despite being a homely girl, she had a great personality and was well-liked by everyone.

Origins of homely

from Old English 'hāmlic', meaning 'of the home'

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Summary: homely in Brief

The term 'homely' [ˈhoʊmli] has two distinct meanings. The first refers to something that is simple but cozy and comfortable, like one's own home. For example, 'The homely atmosphere of the cottage made us feel at ease.' The second meaning is unattractive in appearance, as in 'She was a homely woman with a kind heart.' Synonyms include 'cozy,' 'comfortable,' 'welcoming,' 'plain,' 'unattractive,' and 'ugly.'