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homely

/hɒmli/ adjective · British & US
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What does homely mean?

adjective

Having a simple, unpretentious, or old-fashioned quality; characteristic of home or domestic life. Describing something as being plain or unattractive.

Example

"The homely cottage had a beautiful garden."

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