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homely

 adjective
     
home‧ly
1 British English simple in a way that makes you feel comfortable:
a modern hotel with a homely atmosphere
2 British English a homely person is warm and friendly and enjoys home life:
Mrs Keane is a comfortable, homely person.
3 American English not very attractive [= plain British English]
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