lacking in physical beauty or proportion; "a homely child"; "several of the buildings were downright homely"; "a plain girl with a freckled face" without artificial refinement or elegance; "plain homely furniture"; "homely manners" plain and unpretentious; "homely truths"; "letters to his son full of homely advice"; "homely fare
If you describe a woman as homely, you mean that she has a warm, comforting manner and looks like someone who would enjoy being at home and running a family. Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile
approval If you describe a room or house as homely, you like it because you feel comfortable and relaxed there. We try and provide a very homely atmosphere. = cosy