HOMELY


Meaning of HOMELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hoʊmli ]

1.

If you describe a room or house as homely , you like it because you feel comfortable and relaxed there. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use homey )

We try and provide a very homely atmosphere.

= cosy

ADJ [ approval ]

2.

If you describe a woman as homely , you mean that she has a warm, comforting manner and looks like someone who would enjoy being at home and running a family. ( BRIT )

Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile.

ADJ

3.

If you say that someone is homely , you mean that they are not very attractive to look at. ( AM )

The man was homely and overweight.

= plain

ADJ

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне.