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homely <-ier, -iest> [ˈhoʊmli, Brit ˈhəʊ-] ADJ

1. homely Am (ugly):

homely

2. homely Brit, Aus (plain):

homely

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I am not gifted with the art of oratory, and am forced to say my thanks in plain and homely words. en.wikipedia.org

The style ranges from the homely, almost chatty at times, to the more formal. en.wikipedia.org

For the song's performances, the stage was set with a large bed, pillows and comforters, as well as a small desk and homely props. en.wikipedia.org

There are pin boards on each wall so you are allowed to have your own decoration, to make it homely. en.wikipedia.org

A very homely sort who doesn't mind the odd adventure. en.wikipedia.org

The human potential for being, and the unhomely being homely of human beings upon the earth, is poetic. en.wikipedia.org

Amid the oohs and aahs, a nostalgic memory might still intrude of the homely joys of a bonfire and a Catherine wheel or two in the back garden. www.telegraph.co.uk

She opted instead for white-painted walls, mahogany woodwork and brass metalwork, with homely touches including chintzy sofas and armchairs. www.dailymail.co.uk

Elder was socially shunned due to a combination of his abrasive personality and his homely, dwarfish appearance. en.wikipedia.org

The tabs are reasonable and the ambience, homely. en.wikipedia.org

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