homely
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He added: "The homely comfy environment like a chip shop that people are familiar with, and nostalgic old-school graphics really helps lean into an uncanny dreamlike feeling."
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Smith is miscast as Myrtle, for a start: Her onstage bearing exudes a homely approachability rather than high-strung poise or inscrutable aloofness.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024
Volkswagen was perhaps Sirowitz’s most important account, and the homely Beetle, nicknamed the “Bug,” was his and copywriter Robert Levenson’s automotive muse.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Ms Milne said: "Nowhere do you feel the site or budget was restricted. It feels luxurious, homely, deeply private and relaxing."
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023
In spite of the blunt words and homely phrasing, there was nothing revolting in Katie’s explanations.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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