homely Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

From Home, n.

comparative Homelier ; superlative Homeliest

Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate. Archaic
With all these men I was right homely, and communed with, them long and oft. Foxe.

Their homely joys, and destiny obscure. Gray.
Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.
Now Strephon daily entertains His Chloe in the homeliest strains. Pope.
Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome.
None so homely but loves a looking-glass. South.