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homely

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Adjective

  1. Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cosy.
  2. Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.
  3. On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.
  4. Domestic; tame.
  5. Personal; private.
  6. Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.
  7. Conservative and family-oriented.
  8. Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned.

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