homely

• Utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire un lieu simple, chaleureux et confortable, qui rappelle la maison. En anglais américain, il peut aussi décrire une personne ou une chose peu attrayante physiquement.

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.

   chaleureux et simple, comme à la maison

   • 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.

   Synonymescomfortablecozyhomeyhumblemodestplainsimplesnugunpretentiouswarm

   Antonymesgrandlavishluxuriousostentatiouspalatial

2. Unattractive appearanceB2formalamerican

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

   Qui n'est pas physiquement attrayant

   • 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.

   Synonymesill-favoredplainuglyunattractiveuncomely

   Antonymesattractivebeautifulcomelygorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning