as in ugly
unpleasant to look at
along with thousands of other people, we entered our beloved pooch in a contest to find the homeliest dog in the country
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Recent Examples of homely
The colour palette of petrol-blue, canary yellow and bright orange adds to this homely vibe and feels at once interesting and welcoming.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Overlapping, roasted slices of lemon can camouflage a homely turkey.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
In the English basement, Bergman and Pond turned a homely kitchen into one that would suit two chefs.
—Curbed, 17 Jan. 2024
Despite the grandeur of the castle—and all the amenities of a luxury hotel that come with it—there remains a homely, informal atmosphere to the Domaine.
—Shon Faye, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Overlapping, roasted slices of lemon can camouflage a homely turkey.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
In the English basement, Bergman and Pond turned a homely kitchen into one that would suit two chefs.
—Curbed, 17 Jan. 2024
Despite the grandeur of the castle—and all the amenities of a luxury hotel that come with it—there remains a homely, informal atmosphere to the Domaine.
—Shon Faye, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homely
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In a Hungarian cartoon from around 1951, Churchill is seen as an ugly villain, ready to set households and factories on fire.Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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For many people, finding the perfect ugly Christmas sweater is an annual tradition.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
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No abstract theory regardless of how sincerely held should impede or distract from that hideous, concrete real-world reality.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Menendez trials — the first of the two ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury — became such a sensation in part because of the hideous nature of the crime, but also because of who Lyle and Erik were.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Other pivotal moments within the film showcase the main characters pushing through moments filled with adversity served on a platter by grotesque figures.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the opening sequence, a spiked mask is hammered onto star Barbara Steele’s head, and later, scorpions crawl out of her grotesque, semi-preserved face.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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While some may view box springs as bulky or unattractive, designs have come a long way.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
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Just as stores stock shelves to present unattractive options alongside attractive ones, farmers could plant certain flower species in or near crop plants to increase visitation to the target crops.Claire Therese Hemingway, Discover Magazine, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Homely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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