homely meaning
UK US /ˈhoʊmli/ 2 syllables
homely (adjective): lacking in physical beauty or proportion.
homely has 4 meanings in this dictionary.
homely as an adjective
- lacking in physical beauty or proportion
- a homely child
- several of the buildings were downright homely
- a plain girl with a freckled face
Synonyms: plain
Similar: unattractive
Related forms: homeliness
- having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
- the homely everyday atmosphere
- a homey little inn
Synonyms: homelike, homey, homy
Similar: comfortable
Related forms: home
- plain and unpretentious
- homely truths
- letters to his son full of homely advice
- homely fare
Similar: plain
- without artificial refinement or elegance
- plain homely furniture
- homely manners
Similar: inelegant
Related forms: homeliness
How to pronounce homely
homely is pronounced /ˈhoʊmli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in LY · 6-letter words
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