Homely and Shabby

Homely

Homely adjective - Unpleasant to look at.

Shabby and homely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shabby" instead an adjective "Homely".

Nearby Words: home, homey, homeliness

Shabby

Shabby adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Homely and shabby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Homely" instead an adjective "Shabby".

Nearby Word: shabbily

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