homely

not pretty, unattractive, ugly

TRANSLATION

unattraktiv, einfach

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

"Beauty Secret: What separates homely from comely?,"

(Article by Eric Haseltine. Discover, September 2002)

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This is an interesting word which sounds quite positive but has mainly negative meanings. Take care.


1. Not attractive or good-looking: a homely child.

2. Lacking elegance or refinement: homely furniture.

3. Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain: homely truths.

4. Characteristic of the home or of home life: homely skills.

5. gemütlich (British)

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