homely

Meaning 1: Atmosphere

Having a simple, comfortable, and unpretentious quality that suggests home.

Examples

• The kitchen had a homely feel, with its worn wooden table and jars of homemade jam.
• She decorated her apartment with homely touches, like framed family photos and knitted blankets.

Meaning 2: Appearance

Unattractive or plain in appearance.

Examples

• She was a homely girl, but had a kind heart.
• The actor played the role of a homely man who was overlooked by society.

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊm.li/

Synonyms of homely

Words with a similar meaning to homely:

• cozy
• comfortable
• unpretentious
• quaint

Antonyms of homely

Words with the opposite meaning to homely:

• fancy
• formal
• ostentatious