homely
/ˈhəʊmli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhəʊmli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhōm-lē/ (ame, mw)
homely — 形容詞
- homelypositive
- homeliercomparative
- homeliestsuperlative
1. describes a room, house, meal, or way of living that is simple and not fancy, ye
樸實怡人
簡單樸素卻討人喜歡
describes a room, house, meal, or way of living that is simple and not fancy, yet feels nice and appropriate
The seaside inn had a homely feel, with wooden floors and simple flower-print curtains.
這間海邊小旅館散發樸實怡人的氛圍，有木質地板和樸素的花布窗簾。
Jing served a homely stew of potatoes and carrots that everyone at the table loved.
Jing 端出一道樸實可口的馬鈴薯紅蘿蔔燉菜，餐桌上的每個人都很喜歡。
collocation: homely stew / homely cooking
Their cottage was homely and welcoming, with mismatched chairs around a large oak table.
他們的小屋樸實怡人，裡面擺著幾張不成套的椅子和一張大橡木桌。
The hotel room felt homely because of the soft lighting and handmade quilts on the beds.
柔和的燈光和手工拼布被讓這間飯店房間感覺很樸實溫馨。
Binta prefers homely cooking to expensive restaurant meals.
Binta 比較喜歡家常菜，勝過高級餐廳的料理。
- plain
focuses on lack of decoration, without the positive warmth of homely
- simple
more neutral; homely adds a feeling of comfort
- unpretentious
more formal; describes a deliberate lack of showiness
用法筆記
This sense is typical of British English. In the US the same word more often carries a negative meaning — see sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. used to describe someone whose face or body is not nice to look at, often as a g
其貌不揚
形容人長相不好看
used to describe someone whose face or body is not nice to look at, often as a gentler way of saying ugly
The old man was kind but homely, with a crooked nose and missing front teeth.
那位老先生心地善良但其貌不揚，有著歪鼻子和缺了幾顆的門牙。
Andre thought the newspaper's description of the actress as homely was unfair and unkind.
Andre 認為報紙用 homely 來形容那位女演員既不公平又不厚道。
euphemistic use in US English; often considered unkind
Keiko called herself homely in every photo, though her cousins disagreed strongly.
Keiko 每次拍照都說自己長得不好看，但她的表兄弟姊妹都不這麼認為。
The novel's main character is described as homely, with a round face and small eyes.
小說的主角被描述為其貌不揚，圓臉加上一雙小眼睛。
Diego could not understand why anyone would call another person homely as an insult.
Diego 無法理解為什麼有人會用 homely 這個字來侮辱別人。
- unattractive
more neutral and less harsh than homely
- ugly
stronger and more direct; homely is softer
- plain-looking
focuses on lack of beauty rather than ugliness
用法筆記
Common in American English as a polite-sounding alternative to 'ugly', though many people still find it offensive. This sense is almost never used in British English.
常見錯誤
3. giving you the same relaxed, warm, and safe feeling that you experience inside y
溫馨舒適
如家般溫暖放鬆
giving you the same relaxed, warm, and safe feeling that you experience inside your own home
The living room was decorated with warm colours and soft sofas to give it a homely atmosphere.
客廳用暖色調和柔軟沙發來布置，營造出溫馨舒適的氛圍。
collocation: homely atmosphere / homely warmth
Wei felt a homely warmth when he saw the fire burning in the stone fireplace.
Wei 看到石砌壁爐裡燃燒的火焰時，感受到一股像家一樣的溫暖。
The bed-and-breakfast had a homely charm that made guests want to stay longer.
這間民宿散發溫馨舒適的魅力，讓客人捨不得離開。
After months of travel, Lucia was happy to sleep in a homely room with her own books nearby.
旅行數個月後，Lucia 很高興能睡在一間溫馨的房間裡，旁邊放著自己的書。
There was something homely about the old kitchen, with its kettle and shelf of tea tins.
老廚房裡有種溫馨的感覺，擺著水壺和一整架茶葉罐。
- cozy
more common in US English; similar warmth, less tied to the idea of home
- homey
US spelling of the same idea; informal and warm
- comfortable
broader meaning; lacks the specific 'like home' feeling
- cold
unfriendly and uninviting, the opposite of warm and cozy
- uninviting
not appealing or welcoming
用法筆記
This sense is closest in meaning to 'homey' (US spelling) and is common in British English. Unlike sense 1, which focuses on simplicity, this sense focuses on the emotional warmth of a space.