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homely

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homely
homely /ˈhəʊmli $ ˈhoʊm-/ adjective
 Word Family: adjective: homeless, homely, homeward; noun: home, homelessness; adverb: home, HOMEWARDS; verb: home
1. British English simple in a way that makes you feel comfortable:
    a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere
2. British English a homely person is warm and friendly and enjoys home life:
    Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person.
3. American English not very attractive
   SYN  plain British English