homely (adj.) Old form(s): homelie
plain-looking, unattractive, ugly
CE II.i.89[Adriana to Luciana] Hath homely age the alluring beauty took / From my poor cheek?
TG II.iv.96[Valentine to Thurio] Upon a homely object Love can wink
WT IV.iv.423[Polixenes to Perdita] I'll have thy beauty scratched with briers and made / More homely than thy state
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