homely

Example Sentences

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Even my mother said Howard was the homeliest baby she’d ever laid eyes on, but she did say that he would probably be just fine once he grew some hair.

From Literature

Even though it was homely and ill-fitting, my dress nearly filled the doorframe.

From Literature

The tulip bulbs had been homely as turnips when planted, but a winter spent underground had worked its magic.

From Literature

Jenny Nimmo, the head of inclusion at East Midlands Academy Trust, which runs Prince William Academy, says the unit will have more "homely" classrooms and on-site mental health provision.

From BBC

The firms today have innocuous, homely names such as Dave.com and Brigit; their websites are adorned with stock photos of young people and families evidently basking in the relief of a short-term financial crisis averted.

From Los Angeles Times