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Homely

adjective
/ˈhoʊmli/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

Despite being homely, the cottage felt warm and welcoming.

Example Expressions

homely comforts

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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having a common center, as in circles or spheres
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so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable.

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