Homely

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