lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive

a homely child.

not having elegance, refinement, or cultivation.

proper or suited to the home or to ordinary domestic life; plain; unpretentious

homely food.

commonly seen or known.

adjective

attractive , beautiful

adjective

comfy , cozy , domestic , everyday , familiar , friendly , homelike , homespun , homey , inelaborate , informal , modest , natural , plain , simple , snug , unaffected , unassuming , unostentatious , unpretentious , welcomingnotes:homely means lacking in physical beauty or unattractive , while homey means having a feeling of home , being cozy and comfortable , animal , disgusting , not beautiful , ordinary , ugly , unaesthetic , unalluringnotes:homely means lacking in physical beauty or unattractive , unattractive , uncomely , unlovely , artless , unadorned , unpolished , familial , family , home , household , comfortable , inelegant , intimate , kindly , plain-looking , rude , unsightly