homely
adjective /ˈhəʊmli/
/ˈhəʊmli/
(comparative homelier, superlative homeliest)
- (British English, approving) (of a place) making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home
- The hotel has a lovely homely feel to it.
- The restaurant was quite homely, with just a dozen tables.
- (approving, especially British English) simple and good
- homely cooking
- (British English, approving) (of a woman) warm and friendly and enjoying the pleasures of home and family
- His landlady was a kind, homely woman.
- (North American English, disapproving) (of a person’s appearance) not attractive synonym plain
- a homely child