Homeliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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homeliness
[ หhษสmlษชnษs ]
feeling
The quality or state of being plain or unattractive in appearance.
Synonyms
modesty, plainness, simplicity, unattractiveness
Examples of usage
- She was known for her homeliness, but her kind heart and intelligence made her beautiful in the eyes of those who knew her.
- Despite her homeliness, she had a radiant smile that lit up the room.
- His homeliness was overshadowed by his charming personality.
- Many people mistake homeliness for lack of confidence.
- The actress embraced her homeliness and refused to conform to the typical standards of beauty.
Translations
Translations of the word "homeliness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aconchego
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคพเคฎเคฆเคพเคฏเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Gemรผtlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kenyamanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะธัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ przytulnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ ๅฟๅฐใฎ่ฏใ
๐ซ๐ท confort
๐ช๐ธ comodidad
๐น๐ท rahatlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุญุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pohodlรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohodlie
๐จ๐ณ ่้
๐ธ๐ฎ udobje
๐ฎ๐ธ notalegt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะนะปัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแคแแ แขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rahatlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ comodidad
Word origin
The word 'homeliness' originated from the Middle English word 'homely', which meant simple, plain, or unpretentious. Over time, 'homeliness' evolved to describe the quality or state of being plain or unattractive in appearance. Despite its negative connotation, some people view homeliness as a sign of authenticity and genuineness. In a society obsessed with superficial beauty, homeliness serves as a reminder that true beauty comes from within.
See also: home, homebuyers, homeland, homeless, homelessness, homely, homemade, homepage, hometown, homewear, homework, homewrecker.