Homely (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, home·li·er, home·li·est.
  1. lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child.
  2. not having elegance, refinement, or cultivation.
  3. proper or suited to the home or to ordinary domestic life; plain; unpretentious: homely food.
  4. commonly seen or known.
adjective -lier or -liest
  1. characteristic of or suited to the ordinary home; unpretentious
  2. (of a person)
    • warm and domesticated in manner or appearance
    • plain or ugly
Homely (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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