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homely

/ˈhəʊmli/

/ˈhoʊmli/

Translations

homelyadjective

homelier

Comp.

homeliest

Super.

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laidSurtout en anglais américain : peu attirant physiquement.

Despite being homely, she had a kind heart and a warm smile.

Bien que laide, elle avait un cœur bon et un sourire chaleureux.

simpleSe dit d’un aspect ou d’un style sans prétention, sobre.

The cottage had a homely charm that made it feel welcoming.

Le cottage avait un charme simple qui le rendait accueillant.

chaleureuxSens surtout britannique : confortable et accueillant, comme à la maison.

The inn had a homely atmosphere that made guests feel at ease.

L’auberge avait une atmosphère chaleureuse qui mettait les clients à l’aise.

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homelyadverb

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Archaic/dialectal usage meaning ‘in a simple or familiar manner’.

familièrementSens vieilli : de manière simple et familière.

She spoke homely with the villagers about their daily concerns.

Elle parlait familièrement avec les villageois de leurs préoccupations quotidiennes.

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Definitions

homelyadjective

Simple and unpretentious in appearance; plain.

The cottage had a homely charm that made it feel welcoming.

Comfortable and cozy, as if at home.

The inn had a homely atmosphere that made guests feel at ease.

Unattractive in appearance.

Despite being homely, she had a kind heart and a warm smile.

homelyadverb

In a simple, plain, or familiar manner; intimately (archaic).

She spoke homely with the villagers about their daily concerns.