home ‧ ly /ˈhəʊmli $ ˈhoʊm-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ homeless , ↑ homely , ↑ homeward ; noun : ↑ home , ↑ homelessness ; adverb : ↑ home , HOMEWARDS ; verb : ↑ home ]
1 . British English simple in a way that makes you feel comfortable:
a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere
2 . British English a homely person is warm and friendly and enjoys home life:
Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person.
3 . American English not very attractive SYN plain British English