having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
Used in a Sentence
homeliness
How to use homeliness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for homeliness.
Editorial note
They bring in a lot of the homeliness of the Midwest.
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Quick take
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of homeliness gathered in one view.
an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for homeliness.
noun
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
noun
an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness"
See also: plainness
Example sentences
They bring in a lot of the homeliness of the Midwest.
The people living in that house think this is wonderful, using the words "toasty" and "cozy" to describe it. I'd be more inclined to describe the air quality as "hellish" and "oppressive".Maybe for some there is a strong emotional link between warm, stale air and a sense of homeliness?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use homeliness in a sentence?
They bring in a lot of the homeliness of the Midwest.
What does homeliness mean?
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
What part of speech is homeliness?
homeliness is commonly used as noun.