What is the meaning of homely?

adjective

  • Lacking in physical beauty or proportion.
    • usage: "a homely child"; "several of the buildings were downright homely"; "a plain girl with a freckled face"
  • Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable.
    • usage: "the homely everyday atmosphere"; "a homey little inn"
  • Plain and unpretentious.
    • usage: "homely truths"; "letters to his son full of homely advice"; "homely fare"
  • Without artificial refinement or elegance.
    • usage: "plain homely furniture"; "homely manners"
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