Associations to the word «Homely»
Noun
- Maiden
- Neighbour
- Genius
- Ornament
- Allusion
- Traveller
- Niece
- Kitchen
- Admirer
- Fashion
- Remembrance
- Expression
- Joy
- Parson
- Flower
- Contrast
- Supper
- Goodness
- Fireplace
- Recollection
- Cow
- Reformer
- Natural
- Enthusiasm
- Maxim
- Innocence
- Accompaniment
- Romance
- Imagination
- Touching
- Glow
- Dialect
- Illustration
- Girl
- Rhyme
- Consolation
- Greeting
- Satisfaction
- Feast
- Burns
- Theresa
- Imagery
- Honey
- Pot
- Poetry
- Cheek
- Neighbor
- Recipe
- Dish
- Generosity
- Carpet
- Truth
- Welcome
- Bread
- Remedy
- Occupant
- Sort
- Clergyman
- Hedge
Adjective
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
Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not
truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words
are not good.