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Homeliness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The furniture's homeliness was apparent in its bland color scheme and clumsy design.
  • Despite the attempts at modernizing the living room, its overall homeliness remained unchallenged.
  • She criticized her mother's old coat for its outdated cut and overall air of homeliness.
  • Their unadventurous holiday accommodation added to the sense of homeliness pervading their whole vacation.
  • Unfortunately, her dressing sense is dominated by homeliness and dull convention.

Synonyms

  • Drabness
  • Dowdiness

Hypernyms

  • Inelegance

Related Words

  • Homely (adjective)

Meaning 2

An appearance that is not attractive or beautiful; "fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The actress's homeliness was often cited as a reason for her limited range of roles.
  • Despite her wealth, the socialite's homeliness made her a target for cruel gossip.
  • The artist's use of bold colors and patterns couldn't distract from the homeliness of the building's design.
  • The politician's charisma and intelligence were able to overcome her perceived homeliness and win over voters.
  • The author's vivid descriptions of the main character's homeliness added to the novel's sense of realism.

Synonyms

  • Plainness

Hypernyms

  • Visual Aspect

Related Words

  • Homely (adjective)
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