(adj) lacking in physical beauty or proportion, Syn.plain, Example: a homely child; several of the buildings were downright homely; a plain girl with a freckled face
n. pl. Those people who have no permanent residence, especially those who live outdoors due to poverty; usually used in the definite phrase the homeless.
a. [ Compar. Homelier superl. Homeliest. ] [ From Home, n. ] 1. Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
With all these men I was right homely, and communed with, them long and oft. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]
Their homely joys, and destiny obscure. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now Strephon daily entertains His Chloe in the homeliest strains. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; ugly; -- usually used of people, especially women; -- contrary to handsome. [ 1913 Webster ]
None so homely but loves a looking-glass. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
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