homely

/ˈhəʊmli/adj
Middle School
1

Characteristic of, belonging to, or befitting a home; domestic, cosy.

2

Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.

3

On intimate or friendly terms with (someone); familiar; at home (with a person); intimate.

4

Domestic; tame.

5

Personal; private.

6

Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.

7

Conservative and family-oriented.

8

Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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