homely
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Is homely a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of homely?
Definition
adj (English)
1. (Canada, US) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.Examples: "There is none so homely but loves a looking-glass."; ""I can't send a young, pretty girl, or for that matter even a homely one if you'd have her, on a job like this without telling her what to expect.""; "You see, she sees herself as a starlet; I see her as a sturdy, healthy but decidedly homely kid."Antonyms: comelyCanadaUS
2. (UK dialectal) On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.Examples: "With all these men I was right homely, and communed with them long and oft."UKdialectal
3. (UK dialectal, of animals) Domestic; tame.UKdialectal
4. (UK dialectal) Personal; private.UKdialectal
5. (UK dialectal) Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.UKdialectal
6. (India) Conservative and family-oriented.Examples: "I am seeking a beautiful homely girl for marriage."India
Definition source: Wiktionary