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home·ly
 homely
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- pronunciation:
- hom
li
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adjective |
| inflections: |
homelier, homeliest |
| definition 1: |
not pretty or handsome; plain.
The homely girl was shy about her looks.- synonyms:
- plain
- antonyms:
- attractive
- similar words:
- commonplace, ordinary
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| definition 2: |
not fancy or special; simple.
She wore a homely dress to work every day.- synonyms:
- common, ordinary
- similar words:
- clumsy, commonplace, drab, plain
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| definition 3: |
simple, direct.
We felt comfortable with their homely manners.- similar words:
- modest, natural
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| related words: |
ugly |
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| derivation: |
homeliness (n.) |
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