Homelier - English meaning

adjective

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

Usage examples:

How can she be so cheerful at six o'clock in the morning?

adjective

Happy and positive in feeling or attitude

Usage examples:

A cheerful face/spirit, he was a cheerful man with a kind word for everybody., the guest bedroom wa…

adjective

(especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.

Usage examples:

Comfortable sturdy shoes

noun

A warm quilt.

adjective

Producing a relaxing feeling of physical comfort esp. because of shape or materials

Usage examples:

A comfortable bed/car/dress, are you comfortable or is it too hot?, i’m not comfortable speaking in…

adjective

Comfortable.

Usage examples:

Comfy furniture

adjective

Informal for comfortable

Usage examples:

A comfy chair

adjective

(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own.

Usage examples:

His need for some congenial company

adjective

Pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction

Usage examples:

We spent a relaxed evening with congenial friends.

adjective

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

Usage examples:

The flickering lamp gave the room a cosy lived-in air

noun

A soft covering to keep a teapot, boiled egg, etc. hot.

Usage examples:

A photograph of smith pouring tea from a pot with a knitted cosy

verb

Make (someone) feel comfortable or complacent.

Usage examples:

She cosied him and made out she found him irresistible

adjective

Kind and pleasant.

Usage examples:

They were friendly to me

noun

A game or match that does not form part of a serious competition.

Usage examples:

England will play two friendlies in sardinia

adjective

Having an attitude or acting in a way that shows that you like people and want them to like and trust you

Usage examples:

They were friendly people., she had a bright, friendly smile., it’s a very friendly city., sometime…

adjective

Very ugly

Usage examples:

Oh, that girl is fugly!

adjective

(of a place or surroundings) comfortable and cosy.

Usage examples:

A homey atmosphere

noun

Variant spelling of homie.

noun

An acquaintance from one's town or neighbourhood, or a member of one's peer group or gang.

adjective

Friendly and welcoming to visitors or guests.

Usage examples:

Two friendly, hospitable brothers run the hotel

adjective

Friendly and welcoming to guests or visitors

Usage examples:

A hospitable host, she retired to a more hospitable climate (= a more comfortable place).

adjective

Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature.

Usage examples:

An informal atmosphere

adjective

Not formal or official, or not suitable for official or special occasions

Usage examples:

An informal gathering, informal talks resumed today in an attempt to end the strike., it’s ok to dr…

adjective

Closely acquainted; familiar.

Usage examples:

Intimate friends

noun

A very close friend.

Usage examples:

His circle of intimates

verb

State or make known.

Usage examples:

Mr hutchison has intimated his decision to retire

idiom

To not be attractive

Usage examples:

She's no oil painting but she's got an attractive personality.

idiom

To not be attractive

Usage examples:

The house isn't much to look at but it's spacious.

adjective

Not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character.

Usage examples:

Good plain food

adverb

Used for emphasis.

Usage examples:

Perhaps the youth was just plain stupid

noun

A large area of flat land with few trees.

Usage examples:

The coastal plain

noun

→  be (as) plain as the nose on your face

adjective

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

A very pleasant evening

adjective

Enjoyable or attractive, or (of a person) friendly and easy to like

Usage examples:

We spent a pleasant afternoon at the beach., she had a pleasant manner and was popular with everyon…

adjective

Free from tension and anxiety.

Usage examples:

We were having a great time and feeling very relaxed

verb

Make or become less tense or anxious.

Usage examples:

He relaxed and smiled confidently

adjective

Comfortable, warm, and cosy; well protected from the weather or cold.

Usage examples:

She was safe and snug in ruth's arms

noun

A small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn.

Usage examples:

The main bar greets you and you can enjoy your drink down by the fireplace or in one of its comfort…

verb

Place (something) safely or cosily.

Usage examples:

She tucks him in, snugging the blanket up to his chin

adjective

Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

Usage examples:

People in school always told me i was ugly

adjective

Not pleasing or appealing to look at.

Usage examples:

An unattractive deep red brick

adjective

Ugly in appearance, or unpleasant in character

Usage examples:

An unattractive room, an unattractive personality

adjective

Not attractive; ugly.

Usage examples:

Unlovely tower blocks

adjective

Not attractive or appealing to the eye.

Usage examples:

Despite his unprepossessing appearance he had an animal magnetism

adjective

Not interesting, attractive, or impressive

Usage examples:

We were disappointed at the unprepossessing exterior of the hotel.

adjective

Of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.

Usage examples:

A warm september evening

verb

Make or become warm.

Usage examples:

I stamped my feet to warm them up

noun

A warm place or area.

Usage examples:

Stay in the warm, i've made up the fire for you

adjective

Behaving in a polite or friendly way to a guest or new arrival.

Usage examples:

The cast and crew were very welcoming

verb

Greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.

Usage examples:

Hotels should welcome guests in their own language