homely

see definition of homely

adjordinary, comfortable

adjunattractive

Synonyms for homely

adj ordinary, comfortable

Antonyms for homely

dowdy

adjective. poorly dressed; old-fashioned

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "of or belonging to home or household, domestic," from Middle English hom "home" (see home (n.)) + -ly (2). Sense of "plain, unadorned, simple" is late 14c., and extension to "having a plain appearance, ugly, crude" took place c.1400, but now survives chiefly in U.S., especially in New England, where it was the usual term for "physically unattractive;" ugly being typically "ill-tempered."

Example Sentences for homely

Great was the interchange of news over the homely hearty meal.

I think it was the homely smell of hot buttered toast that did it.

It is kindly and homely to me to hear her voice and to feel that she is behind me.

Such reckoning, of course, only holds good of thrifty, homely France.

And Barbara felt very grateful for all these homely kindnesses.

She rested and fascinated him at once by her strength and homely charm.

The homely beauty of it smote upon him, though it could not cheer.

It breathed an open frankness, a sweet and homely warmth which were very engaging.

The house was kept in a homely manner, and the condescension of Mr Blandois was infinite.

And joyous hail the homely sign That so had spelled a hope divine!

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Synonyms for homely

Antonyms for homely

commonest

domestic

dowdy

dumpy

earthy

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domestic

dowdy

dumpy

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Synonyms for homely

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