homely

• يُستخدم في الإنجليزية البريطانية لوصف مكان بسيط ومريح ومأنوس يشبه البيت في دفئه. وفي الاستخدام الأمريكي يعني عادةً غير جذاب أو بسيط المظهر.

Used in British English to describe a place that is simple, cozy, and comfortable, like a home.

1. Simple and cozyB1formalbritish

   Having a comfortable, simple, and unpretentious atmosphere, often associated with home.

   مريح وبسيط

   • The cottage had a homely feel with its fireplace and wooden furniture.
   • She prefers a homely environment over a luxurious one.
   • The restaurant is known for its homely cooking.

   المرادفاتcomfortablecozyhomeyhumblemodestplainsimplesnugunpretentiouswarm

   الأضدادgrandlavishluxuriousostentatiouspalatial

2. Unattractive appearanceB2formalamerican

   Used to describe a person, usually a woman, who is not physically attractive.

   غير جذابة

   • The character in the novel was described as a homely girl.
   • He felt the actress was unfairly labeled as homely by critics.
   • She was a homely child who grew into a beautiful woman.

   المرادفاتill-favoredplainuglyunattractiveuncomely

   الأضدادattractivebeautifulcomelygorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning