Definition of homely

• n. - Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.
• n. - Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.
• n. - Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; -- contrary to handsome.
• adv. - Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.