What does comely mean in English? Meaning of comely definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "comely": according with custom or propriety
Adjective
Meaning: according with custom or proprietyExample: her becoming modesty
comely behavior
it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
a decent burial
seemly behaviorSynonyms: becoming
comely
comme il faut
decent
decorous
seemlySimilar: properMeaning of "comely": very pleasing to the eye
Adjective
Meaning: very pleasing to the eyeExample: my bonny lass
there's a bonny bay beyond
a comely face
young fair maidensSynonyms: bonnie
bonny
comely
fair
sightlySimilar: beautifulAdjective: (dated, of a person) Pleasing or attractive to the eye. South He that is comely when old and decrepit, surely was very beautiful when he was young. Milton Not once perceive their foul disfigurement / But boast themselves more comely than before. 1918, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Land That Time Forgot, Chapter IX The chief's name was To-jo, and his household consisted of seven females and himself. These women were much more comely, or rather less hideous than those of Tsa's people; one of them, even, was almost pretty, being less hairy and having a rather nice skin, with high coloring.South He that is comely when old and decrepit, surely was very beautiful when he was young.Milton Not once perceive their foul disfigurement / But boast themselves more comely than before.1918, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Land That Time Forgot, Chapter IX The chief's name was To-jo, and his household consisted of seven females and himself. These women were much more comely, or rather less hideous than those of Tsa's people; one of them, even, was almost pretty, being less hairy and having a rather nice skin, with high coloring.(archaic) Suitable or becoming; proper; agreeable. Shakespeare This is a happier and more comely time / Than when these fellows ran about the streets, / Crying confusion. Bible, Psalms cxlvii. 1 It is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.Shakespeare This is a happier and more comely time / Than when these fellows ran about the streets, / Crying confusion.Bible, Psalms cxlvii. 1 It is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.Synonyms:
good-looking, winsome, attractive, becoming, blooming, buxom, fair, fine, gorgeous, graceful, handsome, nice, pleasing, pretty, stunning, wholesome, beauteous, pulchritudinous, a ten,
Antonyms:
despicable, repulsive, revolting, unattractive, bad-looking, disagreeable, offensive, repellent, ugly,
