1. (n.) Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.

2. (n.) Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.

3. (n.) of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome.

4. (adv.) Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.

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