Definitions of homeliness
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an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful“fine clothes could not conceal the girl's homeliness”
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synonyms:
plainness
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type of:
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appearance, visual aspect
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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appearance, visual aspect
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having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance
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type of:
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inelegance
the quality of lacking refinement and good taste
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inelegance
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