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1. homely
adjective. ['ˈhoʊmli'] lacking in physical beauty or proportion.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- hom (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Homely
- awesomely
- awesomely
- comely
- extremely
- firmly
- gamely
- handsomely
- lamely
- multifamily
- namely
- normally
- randomly
- solemnly
- superfamily
- timely
- uniformly
- unseemly
- untimely
- warmly
Sentences with homely
1. Adverb
The lappet-faced vulture is a homely bird found in the Sahara desert.
2. Adjective
In fact, your baby might be a little on the homely side.
Quotes about homely
1. Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.
- Austin O'Malley
2. If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl.
- H.L. Mencken
3. Her name is Brienne,"Jaime said. "Brienne, the maid of Tarth. You are still maiden, I hope?"Her broad homely face turned red. "Yes.""Oh, good,"Jaime said. "I only rescue maidens.
- George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords
2. homely
adjective. ['ˈhoʊmli'] having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- hom (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. homely
adjective. ['ˈhoʊmli'] plain and unpretentious.
Antonyms
Etymology
- hom (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. homely
adjective. ['ˈhoʊmli'] without artificial refinement or elegance.
Antonyms
Etymology
- hom (Middle English (1100-1500))