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- [hohm-lee]
- /ˈhoʊm li/
- /ˈhəʊm.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohm-lee]
- /ˈhoʊm li/
Definitions of homely word
- adjective homely lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child. 1
- adjective homely not having elegance, refinement, or cultivation. 1
- adjective homely proper or suited to the home or to ordinary domestic life; plain; unpretentious: homely food. 1
- adjective homely commonly seen or known. 1
- noun homely (of a person) unattractive in appearance. 1
- adjective homely lacking elegance 1
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Origin of homely
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, homely is from the Middle English word homly. See home, -ly
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Parts of speech for Homely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homely
adj homely
- comfy — A comfy item of clothing, piece of furniture, room, or position is a comfortable one.
- cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
- domestic — of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family: domestic pleasures.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
adjective homely
- unattractive — providing pleasure or delight, especially in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring: an attractive personality.
- unappealing — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.
- mousy — resembling or suggesting a mouse, as in color or odor.
- unlovely — not lovely; without beauty or charm.
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
Antonyms for homely
adj homely
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- beautiful — A beautiful person is very attractive to look at.
adjective homely
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
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