Homely and Typical

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Homely adjective - Unpleasant to look at.

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

Nearby Words: home, homey, homeliness

Typical adjective - Having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind.

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Homely and typical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Homely" instead an adjective "Typical".

Nearby Words: type, typically, typicality

Claus, but her typical outfit is of the homely 19th century grandmother type, while these dresses can be quite extravagant.

Source: Happy Holidays Dress
The typical Hollywood perception of wearing glasses is that they are nerdy, homely, or otherwise undesirable in various ways.

Source: The Glasses Gotta Go
The teens on Degrassi are all played by real teens — but they're much more attractive than the typical bunch of high schoolers (see Hollywood Homely).

Source: Dawson Casting / Live-Action TV

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