homeliness
- a word derived from homely.
Example Sentences
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If a purpose of art is to arouse feeling, the Administration Building, regardless of its alleged homeliness, has been undeniably successful as an objet, if perhaps less so as a building.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
She didn’t care, she didn’t care much, about his stubbled homeliness.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2018
To Lincoln, who often joked about his homeliness, it was none too clear if that helped or hurt his chances.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 21, 2016
Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was dismissed for her homeliness and tagged with the nickname "Granny."
From US News ● Sep. 10, 2014
Her homeliness composed a form of beauty; she was quite impressive to look at.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
