Associations to the word «Homely»
Noun
- Proverb
- Pathos
- Familiar
- Garb
- Simple
- Fare
- Simplicity
- Complexion
- Elegance
- Sweetness
- Piety
- Magnificence
- Countenance
- Rough
- Eloquence
- Charm
- Cottage
- Phrase
- Hearer
- Looking
- Wordsworth
- Peasantry
- Shepherd
- Beauty
- Comfort
- Brilliant
- Sod
- Parlour
- Hearth
- Cupboard
- Honesty
- Plain
- Delicacy
- Pomp
- Loving
- Surrounding
- Wit
- Tenderness
- Dress
- Kindness
- Virtue
- Relish
- Muse
- Hospitality
- Garment
- Scenery
- Odor
- Knitting
- Bower
- Idiom
- Pulpit
Adjective
- Quaint
- Rustic
- Coarse
- Shrewd
- Awkward
- Genial
- Kindly
- Commonplace
- Vulgar
- Rude
- Humble
- Pleasant
- Cheerful
- Hospitable
- Unaffected
- Plain
- Picturesque
- Wholesome
- Honest
- Exquisite
- Handsome
- Shabby
- Ugly
- Stately
- Simple
- Wrinkled
- Vivid
- Pathetic
- Comfortable
- Familiar
- Manly
- Refined
- Hearty
- Furnished
- Hideous
- Monotonous
- Comforted
- Delightful
- Beautiful
- Rough
- Boyish
- Cordial
- Graceful
- Cute
Adverb
Wiktionary
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.]
Dictionary definition
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".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.