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The definition of homely is looking plain or unattractive.

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A woman wearing large glasses and clothes that fit badly is an example of homely.

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adjective homelier, homeliest

Obsolete
1. of the home; domestic
2. homelike
1. characteristic of or suitable for home or home life; simple and unpretentious or plain and everyday: homely virtues
2. not elegant or polished; crude
not good-looking or handsome; plain or unattractive

Origin: ME homli

Related Forms:

homeliness noun

See homely in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective home·li·er, home·li·est

Not attractive or good-looking: a homely child.
Lacking elegance or refinement: homely furniture.
Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain: homely truths.
Characteristic of the home or of home life: homely skills.

Related Forms:

homeˈli·ness noun

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