homely
gb/hˈoʊmli/ us/hˈoʊmli/
B2
Inglês
~ 6900
csúnyácska, nem túl vonzó, otthonos, egyszerű, közvetlen
B2
1
csúnyácska
B2
Padrão de uso:
a homely [person/face]
She was a bit homely, but her kindness made everyone love her.
Kicsit csúnyácska volt, de a kedvessége miatt mindenki szerette.
As a teenager he felt too short, too shy, and hopelessly homely.
Tinédzserként túl alacsonynak, túl félénknek és reménytelenül csúnyácskának érezte magát.
The critic called the actor "charming but homely," which upset many fans.
He always thought of himself as the homely one in the family.
The role required a naturally homely actress rather than a glamorous star.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He is smart, but he is a little homely.
Okos, de egy kicsit csúnyácska.
She felt homely next to her very beautiful sister.
Nagyon szép lánytestvére mellett csúnyácskának érezte magát.
The man is homely, but he has a very warm smile.
Some people think they are homely, but other people do not agree.
The character in the story is homely but very kind.
Erro comum:
Many learners think 'homely' is positive, like 'comfortable' or 'cozy', because it looks like 'home'. In American English, this meaning is usually negative and describes someone who is not attractive. To say something is comfortable or cozy, use 'homey' or 'cozy', not 'homely'.
Significado
physically plain or unattractive
Colocações
homely face
|homely woman
|rather homely
|a bit homely
|look homely
|plain and homely
Sinónimos
plain (Softer and more common; suggests not very attractive but not strongly negative.)
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unattractive (More direct and neutral; clearly states a lack of physical appeal.)
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not good-looking (Informal and gentle; often used to avoid sounding too critical.)
Antónimos
attractive (General opposite, suggesting pleasing physical appearance.)
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good-looking (Stresses clear physical appeal, often used for people.)
Temas
appearance
|people
|descriptions
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a person who is not good-looking or is quite plain in the face or body.
Describes a person, especially a woman, who is noticeably plain or unattractive in physical appearance.
B2
2
otthonos
B1
Padrão de uso:
a homely [room/house/atmosphere]
They run a small, homely hotel that many guests return to every year.
Egy kicsi, otthonos szállodát vezetnek, ahová sok vendég évről évre visszatér.
The cottage was old and a bit worn, but it had a wonderfully homely feel.
A házikó régi volt és kissé kopott, de csodálatosan otthonos hangulata volt.
Soft lighting and old wooden furniture made the café pleasantly homely.
Despite its central location, the flat managed to feel quiet and homely.
She wanted the office to seem less formal and more homely for the staff.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The living room is small but very homely.
A nappali kicsi, de nagyon otthonos.
They decorated the house with plants to make it more homely.
Növényekkel díszítették a házat, hogy otthonosabbá tegyék.
I like this café because it feels homely and relaxed.
The old chairs make the room look homely and warm.
Her kitchen is not modern, but it is homely.
Erro comum:
Learners often do not realize that this warm, positive meaning of 'homely' is more common in British and some other varieties of English, while in American English 'homely' usually means 'unattractive'. To avoid confusion, many speakers now prefer 'homey' or 'cozy' for this sense, especially in international contexts.
Significado
simple, cozy, like a home
Colocações
homely atmosphere
|homely little house
|warm and homely
|homely feel
|small and homely
|homely kitchen
Sinónimos
homey (Very close in meaning; more common in American English spelling and clearly positive.)
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cozy (Focuses more on warmth and comfort, not always on simplicity.)
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comfortable (Broader and more general; does not always suggest a simple, lived‑in feeling.)
Antónimos
impersonal (Describes a place that does not feel warm or welcoming.)
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cold (Suggests a place that feels unfriendly or lacks warmth and comfort.)
Temas
home
|descriptions
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a room or place that feels warm, friendly, and comfortable, like your own home.
Describes a place or atmosphere that feels comfortably simple, warm, and like a real home, without being fancy.
C1
3
egyszerű
A1
Padrão de uso:
homely [food/clothes/style]
They served a homely meal of soup, bread, and cheese.
Egyszerű ételt szolgáltak fel: levest, kenyeret és sajtot.
Her designs are homely rather than fashionable, but people find them comforting.
A tervei inkább egyszerűek, mint divatosak, de az emberek megnyugtatónak találják őket.
The restaurant is known for its homely cooking and generous portions.
He prefers homely clothes that are comfortable and practical.
The book celebrates the homely virtues of patience, thrift, and hard work.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We ate a homely dinner with soup and bread.
Egyszerű vacsorát ettünk: levest és kenyeret.
She likes homely clothes that she can wear every day.
Szereti az egyszerű ruhákat, amelyeket mindennap hordhat.
The café offers simple, homely food.
I enjoy homely cooking like my mother made for me.
The show talks about homely values like saving money and helping family.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the negative appearance sense and avoid 'homely' completely. In contexts about food, clothes, or style, 'homely' usually means simple and plain, not ugly. Words like 'plain', 'simple', or 'unpretentious' are safer and more widely understood.
Significado
simple, plain, not fancy
Colocações
homely food
|homely cooking
|homely meal
|homely clothes
|homely style
|homely virtues
Sinónimos
plain (Very close in meaning; emphasizes a lack of decoration or style.)
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simple (Highlights that something is easy and not complex; can be positive or negative depending on context.)
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unpretentious (Stresses that something is simple without trying to seem important or special.)
Antónimos
fancy (Suggests something is decorated, stylish, or expensive, the opposite of plain and simple.)
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luxurious (Focuses on high quality and comfort, usually expensive and special rather than everyday.)
Temas
lifestyle
|food
|clothing
|descriptions
|daily_life
|food_drink
Definição
Describes things that are plain and simple, not rich, fancy, or stylish.
Describes things such as food, clothes, or style that are plain, simple, and without luxury or elegance, often in a positive or neutral way.
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
a homely [man/woman/family/person]
He came from a very homely family who valued honesty over status.
Egy nagyon egyszerű, közvetlen családból származott, ahol többre tartották a becsületet, mint a rangot.
In person, the famous writer was surprisingly homely and approachable.
Személyesen a híres író meglepően közvetlen és könnyen megközelíthető volt.
They are homely, hard‑working people who rarely travel far from their village.
Her homely manners made guests feel relaxed and welcome.
Despite his success, he has remained a homely sort of man.
Exemplos para aprendentes
They are homely people who live a quiet life.
Egyszerű emberek, akik csendes életet élnek.
The singer is rich, but she is still homely and friendly.
Az énekesnő gazdag, de továbbra is közvetlen és barátságos.
He has homely manners and always makes guests feel relaxed.
Her parents are homely farmers from a small town.
The leader seems homely, not formal or proud.
Erro comum:
Learners may think this always means 'ugly', but when used about character or behavior it can be positive or neutral, meaning simple and friendly. Because of the strong negative appearance meaning in some dialects, many speakers now prefer 'down-to-earth' or 'unpretentious' to avoid confusion.
Significado
simple, informal, unsophisticated person
Colocações
homely woman
|homely family
|homely manners
|kind and homely
|quiet, homely people
|homely country folk
Sinónimos
down-to-earth (Very close; emphasizes practicality and lack of show‑off behavior.)
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unpretentious (Focuses on not trying to seem more important or stylish than one is.)
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simple (Can have a similar meaning, but may also sound negative or suggest a lack of intelligence if used carelessly.)
Antónimos
sophisticated (Describes people who are polished, worldly, and stylish, the opposite of simple and homely in manner.)
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pretentious (Opposite in attitude; shows off and tries to seem more important or high-class.)
Temas
people
|personality
|social life
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Describes a person who is natural and simple, not stylish or high-class, and often warm and friendly.
Describes a person who is simple, informal, and not sophisticated or elegant, often in a friendly or positive way.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
homely
IPA
GB/hˈoʊmli/
US/hˈoʊmli/
Sílabas e acento
homely (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (homely)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: homely
- Comparative: homelier
- Superlative: homeliest
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