Homespun Meaning in English
word
ˈhoʊmˌspən
HOHM-spun
hˈəʊmspʌn
HOHM-spun
Definition
Made at home rather than in a factory, especially cloth; also used to describe something or someone simple, plain, or unpretentious.
Usage & Nuances
'Homespun' is somewhat old-fashioned and can describe fabric made at home or ideas, wisdom, or appearance that are simple and unpolished. Often positive (natural, honest), but sometimes means unsophisticated. Common phrases include 'homespun wisdom' and 'homespun philosophy.'
Spanish: casero - sencillo - hecho en casaPortuguese (BR): caseiro - simples - feito em casaPortuguese (PT): caseiro - simples - feito em casaChinese (Simplified): 家织的 - 朴素的 - 自家做的Chinese (Traditional): 家織的 - 樸素的 - 自家做的Hindi: घर में बुना हुआ - सादा - घरेलूArabic: محلي الصنع - بسيط - مصنوع في المنزلBengali: ঘরে তৈরি - সহজসরলRussian: домотканый - простодушныйJapanese: 手織り - 素朴なVietnamese: dệt thủ công - giản dịKorean: 손수 짠 - 소박한Turkish: ev yapımı - sadeUrdu: گھریلو بنائی ہوئی - سادہIndonesian: buatan rumah - sederhana
Example Sentences
She wore a homespun dress to the picnic.
basic
The village is famous for its homespun cloth.
basic
His advice was full of homespun wisdom.
basic
Don't let her homespun look fool you; she's really smart.
natural
His stories have a homespun charm I really enjoy.
natural
Some people prefer expensive brands, but I like my homespun style.
natural