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Definition of Comely
1. Adjective. According with custom or propriety. "Seemly behavior"
Similar to: Proper
Derivative terms: Becomingness, Decency, Decorousness, Decorum, Seemliness
2. Adjective. Very pleasing to the eye. "Young fair maidens"
Similar to: Beautiful
Derivative terms: Comeliness, Fairness
Definition of Comely
1. a. Pleasing or agreeable to the sight; well- proportioned; good-looking; handsome.
2. adv. In a becoming manner.
Definition of Comely
1. Adjective. (context: of a person) Pleasing or attractive to the eye. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Comely
1. pleasing to look at [adj -LIER, -LIEST] : COMELILY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Comely
Literary usage of Comely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan: An Account of Travels in the Interior Including by Isabella Lucy Bird (1888)
"comely Kine—Japanese Criticism on a Foreign Usage—A Pleasant Halt— Renewed
Courtesies—The Plain of Yonezawa—A Curious Mistake—The Mother's Memorial—Arrival ..."
2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1889)
"Mr. Justice Blatchford delivered the opin- 116°] ion of the court: This is a suit
in equity brought by Emile comely against Freeman D. ..."
3. A Vers de Société Anthology by Carolyn Wells (1907)
"LOVE ME NOT FOR comely GRACE EVE me not for comely grace, For my pleasing eye or
face, Nor for any outward part, ..."
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