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