homely

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Synonyms: comely, homily, homey, homel, pomely

Antonyms: comely, homily, homey, homel, pomely

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Adjective

1. Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; [[domestic]], [[cosy]]. {{defdate|from early 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|North America}} [[lack|Lacking]] in [[beauty]] or [[elegance]], [[plain]] in appearance, physically unattractive.
3. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); [[familiar]]; [[at home]] (with a person); [[intimate]].
4. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal|of animals}} [[domestic|Domestic]]; [[tame]].
5. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} [[personal|Personal]]; [[private]].
6. {{lb|en|UK|_|dialectal}} [[friendly|Friendly]]; [[kind]]; [[gracious]]; [[cordial]].
7. {{lb|en|India}} Conservative and family-oriented.
8. [[simple|Simple]]; [[plain]]; [[familiar]]; [[unelaborate]]; [[unadorned]]. {{defdate|from late 14th c.}}

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