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)
(Article by Eric Haseltine. Discover, September 2002)
Did you
know?
Did you know?
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)
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)
