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- Dictionaryhomely/ˈhəʊmli/
adjective
- 1. (of a place or surroundings) simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home: British "a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a person) unattractive in appearance. North American Similar Opposite
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Homely can mean plain or ordinary, but pleasant, or ugly, depending on the context. Learn how to use this adjective in different situations and see synonyms and translations.
- English (US)
HOMELY meaning: 1. plain or ordinary, but pleasant: 2. (of a...
- Znaczenie Homely, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
homely definicja: 1. plain or ordinary, but pleasant: 2. (of...
- Homely: French Translation
HOMELY translate: sans prétentions/façons, accueillant,...
- Homely: Thai Translation
HOMELY translate: เรียบง่าย, เป็นกันเอง, (คน) ไม่สวย. Learn...
- Homely: Czech Translation
homely - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...
- Homely: Norwegian Translation
homely - translate into Norwegian with the English-Norwegian...
- Homely: Danish Translation
homely - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...
- Homely: Indonesian Translation
homely translate: sederhana, membuat betah, buruk. Learn...
- English (US)
Homely can mean suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home, or plain or unattractive in appearance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of homely from Merriam-Webster.
Something that is simple is not elaborate or complex: a simple kind of dress. In the United States, homely usually suggests absence of natural beauty: an unattractive person almost homely enough to be called ugly.
Homely can mean comfortable, simple, or unattractive, depending on the context and the variety of English. Learn how to use this adjective with different meanings and regional variations, and see examples from the Guardian and other sources.
Homely can mean plain, unattractive, or lacking refinement, but the meaning varies depending on the context and the speaker's accent. Learn how to use homely correctly in American and British English, and see synonyms and translations.
Definition of homely adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Homely can mean of or belonging to a household or home, or characteristic or suggestive of a home or domestic life. It can also mean plain, simple, or rough, or (in later use) cosy or comfortable.
