homely in German
homely in German is heimatlich, heimelig — homely means simple, cosy, and comfortable, in the way of a family home.
homely in German
heimatlich
Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cosy. [from early 14th c.]
heimelig
Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cosy. [from early 14th c.]
heimelig
What does "homely" mean?
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adj Simple, cosy, and comfortable, in the way of a family home.
"The inn had a homely feel, with a fire crackling in the corner."
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adj (chiefly US) Plain-looking; not physically attractive.
"He described himself modestly as a homely fellow with an honest face."
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homely in a sentence
- The inn had a homely feel, with a fire crackling in the corner.
- He described himself modestly as a homely fellow with an honest face.
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What is "homely" in German?
"homely" in German is heimatlich, heimelig. homely means: Simple, cosy, and comfortable, in the way of a family home.
How do you use "homely" in a sentence?
Example: "The inn had a homely feel, with a fire crackling in the corner." In German, "homely" is heimatlich, heimelig.
Are there other ways to say "homely" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "homely": heimatlich, heimelig.
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