Associations to the word «Homeliness»

Wiktionary

HOMELINESS, noun. The property of being homely.
HOMELINESS, noun. The quality associated with home; domesticity

Dictionary definition

HOMELINESS, noun. Having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance.
HOMELINESS, noun. An appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness".

Wise words

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