comely
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Adj — Pleasant to look at; attractive, especially in a wholesome or modest way.
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Fairly literary or old-fashioned in modern English; rare in everyday speech.
Etymology
From Old English cymlic, meaning "beautiful" or "splendid," combined with the suffix -lic ("-like").
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What does “comely” mean?
The word “comely” means pleasant to look at; attractive, especially in a wholesome or modest way. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying someone or something is good-looking, without the intensity of "gorgeous" or "stunning.".
How do you pronounce “comely”?
“Comely” is pronounced KUHM-lee (/ˈkʌmli/ in IPA).
How do you use “comely” in a sentence?
Here is “comely” used in a sentence: “The novel describes her as a comely young woman with quiet confidence.”
What part of speech is “comely”?
“Comely” is an adjective.
Where does the word “comely” come from?
The word “comely” comes from Old English. From Old English cymlic, meaning "beautiful" or "splendid," combined with the suffix -lic ("-like").