comely

adjective

come·ly ˈkəm-lē How to pronounce comely (audio)

also ˈkōm-,

or ˈkäm-

comelier; comeliest

: pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion

Going in with him, they observed that all was neat and comely …

Willa Cather

: having a pleasing appearance : not homely or plain

a comely young woman

comeliness noun

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Comely Has a Broad and Beautiful History

Although comely is now typically used to describe the appearance of human beings, it was once used more broadly of other appealing things, such as fine clothing. Comely can be traced back to Old English words variously meaning "glorious," "lively," or "fine." If you are looking to pretty up your prose or poetry with additional words meaning "beautiful," English is well-supplied with them. Aside from beautiful itself, we have lovely, handsome, pretty, fair, good-looking, gorgeous, ravishing, and even well-favored.

Example Sentences

a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim

Recent Examples on the Web The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2.

Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019 Furthermore, the plant is topped by comely flowers, which in time proudly adorned the button-holes of no less than Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, in their day intentionally marketing the potato to a then-skeptical proletariat.

Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2019 Drinks were served downstairs, dinner upstairs, and the comely belly dancers oscillated between the two.

Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019 With the help of Margaret Bonelli, Cirese planned to transform Sabella over the winter from a disheveled and foreign woman into a comely American mother.

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day, 12 May 2017 This redesigned Traverse is a comely critter that’s lighter, easier on gas, peppier, and roomier than its predecessor.

Al Haas, Philly.com, 7 June 2018 The contest regularly posted photos and brief bios of comely winners on trains from 1941 until 1976, and then sporadically.

Don Oldenburg, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2018 While at a fashion show with his son, the elder Donald spotted a comely young model on the runway and in possibly the most embarrassing dad move ever, decided to play matchmaker.

Julianne Pepitone, Town & Country, 11 July 2017 Like its comely skin and handsome 18-inch alloy wheels, the SL’s roomy interior was quite pleasing.

Al Haas, Philly.com, 2 Feb. 2018 See More

单词	comeliness
释义	comely adjective come·ly ˈkəm-lē also ˈkōm-, or ˈkäm- comelier; comeliest 1 : pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion Going in with him, they observed that all was neat and comely … Willa Cather 2 : having a pleasing appearance : not homely or plain a comely young woman comeliness noun Did you know? Comely Has a Broad and Beautiful History Although comely is now typically used to describe the appearance of human beings, it was once used more broadly of other appealing things, such as fine clothing. Comely can be traced back to Old English words variously meaning "glorious," "lively," or "fine." If you are looking to pretty up your prose or poetry with additional words meaning "beautiful," English is well-supplied with them. Aside from beautiful itself, we have lovely, handsome, pretty, fair, good-looking, gorgeous, ravishing, and even well-favored. Synonyms aesthetic esthetic aesthetical esthetical attractive beauteous beautiful bonny [chiefly British] bonnie cute drop-dead fair fetching good good-looking goodly gorgeous handsome knockout likely lovely lovesome pretty ravishing seemly sightly stunning taking well-favored See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim Recent Examples on the Web The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2019 Furthermore, the plant is topped by comely flowers, which in time proudly adorned the button-holes of no less than Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, in their day intentionally marketing the potato to a then-skeptical proletariat. Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2019 Drinks were served downstairs, dinner upstairs, and the comely belly dancers oscillated between the two. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2019 With the help of Margaret Bonelli, Cirese planned to transform Sabella over the winter from a disheveled and foreign woman into a comely American mother. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day, 12 May 2017 This redesigned Traverse is a comely critter that’s lighter, easier on gas, peppier, and roomier than its predecessor. Al Haas, Philly.com, 7 June 2018 The contest regularly posted photos and brief bios of comely winners on trains from 1941 until 1976, and then sporadically. Don Oldenburg, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2018 While at a fashion show with his son, the elder Donald spotted a comely young model on the runway and in possibly the most embarrassing dad move ever, decided to play matchmaker. Julianne Pepitone, Town & Country, 11 July 2017 Like its comely skin and handsome 18-inch alloy wheels, the SL’s roomy interior was quite pleasing. Al Haas, Philly.com, 2 Feb. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Middle English comly, alteration of Old English cȳmlic glorious, from cȳme lively, fine; akin to Old High German kūmig weak First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition comely adjective come·ly ˈkəm-lē comelier; comeliest : physically attractive comeliness noun as in beauty the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses a verdant countryside of uncommon comeliness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beauty beautifulness attractiveness prettiness looks loveliness handsomeness elegance aesthetics cuteness beauteousness fairness gorgeousness attraction sightliness esthetics shapeliness pulchritude appeal delightfulness glamour radiancy sublimity desirableness charm allure exquisiteness radiance desirability sexiness resplendence sublimeness daintiness fascination seductiveness gloriousness nubility lusciousness glamor flawlessness showiness glossiness sex appeal foxiness splendidness perfection flamboyance flashiness slickness superbness resplendency splashiness splendiferousness delicacy Antonyms & Near Antonyms ugliness plainness homeliness unattractiveness grotesqueness hideousness unsightliness repulsiveness unloveliness vileness foulness disagreeableness loathsomeness offensiveness dreadfulness repellency imperfection terribleness blemish ghastliness nastiness flaw horribleness unbecomingness See More
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