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Homeliness Definition & Meaning

homeliness
noun
  1. having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
  2. an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness"

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Frequently asked questions

What does homeliness mean?
having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness"
What part of speech is homeliness?
Homeliness is a noun.
How many definitions does homeliness have?
Homeliness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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