homely meaning and definition

HOMELY adjective

Definition of homely (adjective)

1. lacking in physical beauty or proportion
   • "a homely child"; "several of the buildings were downright homely"; "a plain girl with a freckled face"
   • synonyms: plain
2. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
   • "the homely everyday atmosphere"; "a homey little inn"
   • synonyms: homelike, homey, homy
3. plain and unpretentious
   • "homely truths"; "letters to his son full of homely advice"; "homely fare"
4. without artificial refinement or elegance
   • "plain homely furniture"; "homely manners"