homely[adjective]Synonyms: comfortable, cosy, friendly, homespun, modest, ordinary, plain, simple, welcoming
Antonyms: comely
Related Idioms: homely as a mud (
or hedge) fence, homely enough to sour milk
Related Words: commonplace,
familiar,
intimate [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
home‧ly /ˈhəʊmli $ ˈhoʊm-/
adjective [
Word Family: adjective:
homeless,
homely,
homeward;
noun:
home,
homelessness;
adverb:
home,
HOMEWARDS;
verb:
home]
1. British English simple in a way that makes you feel comfortable:
a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere2. British English a homely person is warm and friendly and enjoys home life:
Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person.3. American English not very attractive
Synonym : plain British English [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲