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Definition of homely adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

homely

adjective
 
/ˈhəʊmli/
 
/ˈhəʊmli/
(comparative homelier, superlative homeliest)
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  1. (British English, approving) (of a place) making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home
    • The hotel has a lovely homely feel to it.
    • The restaurant was quite homely, with just a dozen tables.
  2. (especially British English, approving) simple and good
    • homely cooking
  3. (North American English, disapproving) (of a person’s appearance) not attractive synonym plain
    • a homely child
    Topics Appearancec2
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