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homely
adjective(home-ly)
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Synonyms: homelike, homey, homy,
Examples:
The homely everyday atmosphere.
homely
adjective(home-ly)
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
Synonyms: plain,
Examples:
A homely child.
Several of the buildings were downright homely.
homely
adjective(home-ly)
plain and unpretentious
Examples:
Homely truths.
Letters to his son full of homely advice.
Homely fare.
homely
adjective(home-ly)
without artificial refinement or elegance
Examples:
Plain homely furniture.
Homely manners.

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