homely

adjective

1. lacking in physical beauty or proportion

- a homely child

- several of the buildings were downright homely

Similar word(s): unattractive, plain

2. having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

- the homely everyday atmosphere

Similar word(s): comfortable, comfy, homelike, homey, homy

3. plain and unpretentious

- homely truths

- letters to his son full of homely advice

- homely fare

Similar word(s): plain

4. without artificial refinement or elegance

- plain homely furniture

- homely manners

Similar word(s): inelegant