Comely

/ˈkʌm.li/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Pleasant to look at; attractive.

The comely young woman captured the attention of everyone in the room.

Proper or suitable in appearance or behavior; seemly.

He was dressed in a comely manner, fitting for the formal event.

Having a pleasant appearance; fair.

The garden was filled with comely flowers that brightened the landscape.

Middle English comely, from Old English cymlic, from cym, meaning 'fitting, suitable' or 'handsome'.

comely in appearance

Pleasant or attractive to look at.

comely figure

A body shape considered attractive or shapely.

comely demeanor

An appearance or behavior that is pleasing or attractive.

beauty

The quality of being physically attractive.

elegant

Gracely refined and dignified.

charming

Delightful, pleasing, or attractive.

Cute

That new girl is pretty cute, very comely.

Hot

Did you see her? She's looking hot, so comely!