homely
/ˈhəʊmli/adjective
उच्चारण होम्ली
घरेलू, घर जैसा आरामदायक
Core word
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British, approving
(of a place) making you feel comfortable, as if you were in your own home
घरेलू, घर जैसा आरामदायक
- The hotel has a warm and homely atmosphere.
- We found a homely cafe near the station.
- The little guest house had a homely feel, with flowers on every table.
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- They stayed in a homely inn run by an elderly couple.
- The room was simple but homely.
Synonyms cosy comfortable welcoming snug homelike
Opposite cold unwelcoming impersonal
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British, approving
(of a person) warm and friendly and liking simple pleasures, especially those connected with home
घरेलू, सीधा-सादा, घर-गृहस्थी पसंद
- Radhika's aunt is a kind, homely woman who loves cooking for guests.
- Our homely neighbour always offers tea to visitors.
- Our homely cook always makes extra rotis for the guests.
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- He married a quiet, homely girl from his village.
- The homely old lady welcomed everyone with a smile.
Synonyms simple unpretentious down-to-earth homespun
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North American, disapproving
(of a person) not attractive
साधारण शक्ल का, कुरूप
- a homely child
- The homely puppy with its crooked ears won the heart of every child in the colony.
- She was a homely girl, but everyone loved her kindness.
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- Though homely, he had a warm and honest face.
- The author describes the heroine's homely appearance.
Synonyms plain unattractive unlovely
Opposite attractive good-looking pretty handsome
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
homely (adjective, place)
Homely describes a place that feels comfortable and welcoming, as if it were your own home.
'Homely' ऐसे स्थान का वर्णन करता है जो अपने घर जैसा आरामदायक और स्वागतपूर्ण लगे।
- The guesthouse had a homely atmosphere.
- It was a small but homely restaurant.
homely (adjective, person)
Of a person, homely means warm, friendly and fond of simple pleasures, especially home life.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'homely' का अर्थ स्नेहिल, मिलनसार और सादे सुखों, विशेषकर घरेलू जीवन, को पसंद करने वाला है।
- Her aunt is a homely woman who loves cooking for guests.
homely (American: plain-looking)
In American English, homely means not attractive; this sense can seem rude, so avoid it in Indian exam answers unless asked.
अमेरिकी अंग्रेज़ी में 'homely' का अर्थ आकर्षक न होना है; यह अशिष्ट लग सकता है, इसलिए परीक्षा उत्तरों में इससे बचें।
- In the novel, the homely girl proves to be the cleverest.
homely + noun / feel homely
It comes before a noun or after feel, look or seem.
यह noun से पहले या feel, look, seem के बाद आता है।
- The room felt homely with its cotton curtains.
+Collocations 4
homely + noun
atmospheremealtouchhotelkitchenwelcome
- We enjoyed a homely meal at the hill-station inn.
adverb + homely
verywonderfullysimplypleasantlyquite
- The inn was pleasantly homely.
verb + homely
feellookseemmakekeep
- A few flowers kept the room homely.
homely + person
homely womanhomely manhomely hosthomely family
- We were looked after by a homely host.
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- Radhika loved the homely food at the college canteen.
राधिका को कॉलेज की कैंटीन का घर जैसा खाना बहुत पसंद आया।
- The cottage was small and homely, with a stove in the corner.
कुटिया छोटी और घर जैसी थी, जिसके कोने में चूल्हा था।
- A homely smile greeted the guests at the door.
द्वार पर अतिथियों का स्वागत एक आत्मीय मुस्कान ने किया।
- The hostel warden was a homely lady who cared for every student.
छात्रावास की वार्डन एक स्नेहिल महिला थीं जो हर विद्यार्थी का ध्यान रखती थीं।
- We stayed in a homely lodge near the lake.
हम झील के पास एक घर जैसी सराय में ठहरे।
- The shop's homely charm brings customers back.
दुकान का आत्मीय आकर्षण ग्राहकों को बार-बार लौटाता है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Her homely nature make everyone comfortable.
✓ Her homely nature makes everyone comfortable.
The subject nature is singular, so the verb must be makes.
कर्ता 'nature' एकवचन है, इसलिए क्रिया 'makes' आनी चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Homely and homelike both suggest comfort, but homely can also describe people and has a plain meaning in American English.
'Homely' और 'homelike' दोनों आराम सुझाते हैं, पर 'homely' व्यक्ति के लिए भी आता है और अमेरिकी अंग्रेज़ी में इसका अर्थ साधारण रूप-रंग है।
Warm, simple and comfortable; of a person, friendly and domestic.
स्नेहिल, सादा और आरामदायक; व्यक्ति के लिए मिलनसार और घरेलू।
- She gave us a homely welcome.
Warm, small and comfortable, especially in cold weather.
गर्म, छोटा और आरामदायक, विशेषकर ठंड में।
- We sat in a cosy corner.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
cosy comfortable welcoming snug homelike simple unpretentious down-to-earth homespun plain unattractive unlovely
Antonyms
cold unwelcoming impersonal attractive good-looking pretty handsome
§Grammar and usage
British and American: in British English homely is a pleasant word meaning warm and comfortable, but in American English it means not attractive.
British और American में British English में homely एक अच्छा शब्द है जिसका अर्थ घर जैसा आरामदायक है, लेकिन American English में इसका अर्थ आकर्षक न होना है।