Homely | Definition of homely by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of HOMELY

1

: suggestive or characteristic of a home

2

: being something familiar with which one is at home <satisfy themselves with houses, furniture, books and clothes that were worn and homely and friendly to the touch — Brendan Gill>

3

a : unaffectedly natural : simple

b : not elaborate or complex <homely virtues>

4

: plain or unattractive in appearance

— home·li·ness noun

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First Known Use of HOMELY

14th century

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Synonyms: grotesque, hideous, ugly, ill-favored, monstrous, unappealing, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly, vile

Antonyms: aesthetic (also esthetic or aesthetical or esthetical), attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, lovely, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Definition of HOMELY for Kids

1

: not pretty or handsome <a homely face>

2

: suggesting home life <homely comforts> <… there it was, a plain, homely little house … — Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting>

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