HOMELY


Meaning of HOMELY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' h ō m-l ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: home · li · er ; -est

Date: 14th century

1 : suggestive or characteristic of a home

2 : being something familiar with which one is at home <satisfy themselves with houses, furniture, books and clothes that were worn and homely and friendly to the touch ― Brendan Gill>

3 a : unaffectedly natural : SIMPLE b : not elaborate or complex < homely virtues>

4 : plain or unattractive in appearance

– home · li · ness noun

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