🏡homely

adjective
/ˈhoʊmli/

Meaning

Plain or unattractive in appearance; simple and comfortable in style or character.
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example Sentences

Despite being homely, the cottage felt warm and welcoming.

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

Example Expressions

homely comforts

Synonyms

plain, unattractive, simple, modest, ordinary, cozy, comfortable
Entry 1
plain, unattractive, simple, modest, ordinary
Entry 2
simple, plain, cozy, comfortable

Antonyms

beautiful, elegant, attractive, sophisticated, glamorous, fancy
Entry 1
beautiful, elegant, attractive
Entry 2
elegant, sophisticated, glamorous, fancy

Collocations

homely girl, homely charm, homely cottage, homely comforts, homely atmosphere, homely appearance, homely comfort, homely meal
Entry 1
homely girl, homely charm, homely cottage, homely comforts
Entry 2
homely atmosphere, homely appearance, homely comfort, homely meal

Related Vocabularies

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive
happening again and again, repeatedly
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

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