/ ˈhəʊmli; NAmE ˈhoʊm-/ adjective ( home·lier , home·li·est )
1.
( BrE , approving ) ( of a place ) making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home :
The hotel has a lovely homely feel to it.
2.
( approving , especially BrE ) simple and good :
homely cooking
3.
( BrE , approving ) ( of a woman ) warm and friendly and enjoying the pleasures of home and family :
His landlady was a kind, homely woman.
4.
( NAmE , disapproving ) ( of a person's appearance ) not attractive
SYN plain :
a homely child