Homely vs. Homey — What's the Difference?

(of a place or surroundings) simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home

Homey is the second studio album by the American math rock band Chon. It was released on June 16, 2017, through Sumerian Records.

(of a person) unattractive in appearance.

(of a place or surroundings) comfortable and cosy

Not attractive or good-looking

Variant spelling of homie

Lacking elegance or refinement

Having a feeling of home; comfortable; cozy.

Of a simple or unpretentious nature; plain

Variant of homie.

Characteristic of the home or of home life

A homeboy or homegirl.

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

Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; as, the homey everyday atmosphere; a restaurant with a homey atmosphere.

(North America) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.

Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable;

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

Domestic; tame.

Personal; private.

Friendly; kind; gracious; cordial.

(India) Conservative and family-oriented.

(archaic) Simple; plain; familiar; unelaborate; unadorned.

Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate.

Plain; unpretending; rude in appearance; unpolished; as, a homely garment; a homely house; homely fare; homely manners.

Of plain or coarse features; uncomely; ugly; - usually used of people, especially women; - contrary to handsome.

Plainly; rudely; coarsely; as, homely dressed.

Lacking in physical beauty or proportion;

Having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable;

Plain and unpretentious;

Without artificial refinement or elegance;