Homely and Lordly

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Homely adjective - Unpleasant to look at.

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Lordly is an antonym for homely.

Nearby Words: home, homey, homeliness

Lordly adjective - Having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself.

Usage example: his lordly attitude toward people who enjoy popular music

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Homely is an antonym for lordly.

Nearby Words: lord, lordliness, lordship

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Lordly and Homely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/homely/lordly

Homely & Lordly. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/homely/lordly>.

Lordly or Homely. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/homely/lordly.

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