Homely
11homely — homeliness, n. /hohm lee/, adj., homelier, homeliest. 1. lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child. 2. not having elegance, refinement, or cultivation. 3. proper or suited to the home or to ordinary domestic… …
12homely — UK [ˈhəʊmlɪ] / US [ˈhoʊmlɪ] adjective Word forms homely : adjective homely comparative homelier superlative homeliest 1) British simple and pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and at home The kitchen had a homely atmosphere. 2)… …
13homely — home|ly [ˈhəumli US ˈhoum ] adj 1.) BrE simple in a way that makes you feel comfortable ▪ a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere 2.) BrE a homely person is warm and friendly and enjoys home life ▪ Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person. 3.)… …
14homely — adjective 1 BrE simple and ordinary in a way that makes you feel comfortable: The cottage had a warm, homely feel. 2 AmE people or faces that are homely are unattractive or ugly: I ve never seen such a homely dog in my life! …
15homely — adjective (homelier; 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… …
16homely — If writing for an international audience, you should be aware (or beware) that the word has strikingly different connotations between America and elsewhere. In Britain and most of its former dominions homely means comfortable and appealing,… …
17homely — adjective 1) Brit. a homely atmosphere Syn: cosy, comfortable, snug, welcoming, friendly; informal comfy 2) N.Amer. she s rather homely Syn: unattractive, plain, unprepossessing, ugly; …
18homely — /ˈhoʊmli / (say hohmlee) adjective (homelier, homeliest) 1. proper or suited to the home or to ordinary domestic life; plain; unpretentious: homely fare. 2. not good looking; plain: a homely girl. {Middle English} –homeliness, noun …
19homely — adjective /ˈhəʊm.li,ˈhoʊm.li/ a) Characteristic of or belonging to home, domestic. There is no simple way to define precisely a complex arrangement of parts, however homely the object may appear to be. b) Simple, familiar, unelaborate …
20homely — See homely, comely …
