adj
homespun
Homespun (adj) means Made by spinning thread at home.
adj
1
Made by spinning thread at home.
2
Made by weaving at home.
3
Made using cloth that was spun at home.
4
Simple, ordinary and without any pretension.
"The new cardinal was no theologian – his approach was more homespun – but his commitment to poor people was every bit as strong as that of the liberation theologians. He would simply say he did what the Jesus of the gospels told him to do."
— Peter Stanford, Pope Francis obituary (2025)
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Synonyms
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tweedy
slubbed
nubbly
nubby
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of homespun?
"homespun" (adj) means made by spinning thread at home.
What is another word for homespun?
Other words for "homespun" include tweedy, slubbed, nubbly, nubby.
What are the different meanings of homespun?
"homespun" has 3 main meanings: 1. Made by spinning thread at home; 2. Made by weaving at home; 3. Made using cloth that was spun at home.
