homeliness
homeliness · homelinesses
The property of being homelyThe property of being homely.
» But the extraordinary homeliness of her gait and manner would have eclipsed any face in the world.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The property of being homely.
(countable, uncountable)The quality associated with home; domesticity.
More definitions
- an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful
- having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
Examples
1 sentencesBut the extraordinary homeliness of her gait and manner would have eclipsed any face in the world.
Origin
From Middle English homlynesse, homelynesse, hamelynes, equivalent to homely + -ness.From Middle English homlynesse, homelynesse, hamelynes, equivalent to homely + -ness.
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Forms
plural: homelinesses| Singular | homeliness |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedhomely
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable