Associations to the word «Homely»

HOMELY, adjective. (dated) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.

HOMELY, adjective. (archaic) Characteristic of or belonging to home; domestic. [from early 14th c.]

HOMELY, adjective. (UK dialectal) On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.

HOMELY, adjective. (UK dialectal) (of animals) Domestic; tame.

HOMELY, adjective. (UK dialectal) Personal; private.

HOMELY, adjective. (UK dialectal) Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.

HOMELY, adjective. (archaic) Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned. [from late 14th c.]

HOMELY, adjective. Lacking in physical beauty or proportion; "a homely child"; "several of the buildings were downright homely"; "a plain girl with a freckled face".

HOMELY, adjective. Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; "the homely everyday atmosphere"; "a homey little inn".

HOMELY, adjective. Plain and unpretentious; "homely truths"; "letters to his son full of homely advice"; "homely fare".

HOMELY, adjective. Without artificial refinement or elegance; "plain homely furniture"; "homely manners".