homely

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It's certainly a homely affair for James Dunk, who has played every year for about a decade and always enters a team made up of three sets of neighbours.

From BBC

We wait, pretending to appreciate a rather homely rendering of George Washington in the lobby, when a commotion descends from a nearby staircase.

From Literature

Even my mother said Howard was the homeliest baby she’d ever laid eyes on, but she did say that he would probably be just fine once he grew some hair.

From Literature

Even though it was homely and ill-fitting, my dress nearly filled the doorframe.

From Literature

The tulip bulbs had been homely as turnips when planted, but a winter spent underground had worked its magic.

From Literature