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Synonyms & Similar Words
attractive
beautiful
lovely
charming
pretty
handsome
alluring
appealing
gorgeous
stunning
elegant
refined
graceful
Ebon
fair
bonny
beauteous
resplendent
dazzling
captivating
enchanting
beguiling
winsome
pleasant
agreeable
delightful
charming
inviting
enticing
seductive
ravishing
voluptuous
curvaceous
shapely
symmetrical
proportionate
Meaning of Comely
The primary meaning of the word "comely" is pleasing to the eye or mind.
Definitions
- Giving a sense of pleasure or satisfaction, attractive, or pleasing in appearance or character.
- * (Of a person) having a pleasing appearance or character.
Etymology of Comely
The word "comely" has its roots in Old English "cōmlīc," which is derived from "cōm" (pleasant, agreeable) and the suffix "-līc" (like, similar to), related to "cōman" (to come), and "cōmian" (to be pleasant).
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe something or someone that is pleasing or attractive.
Example Uses
- The comely young woman caught everyone's attention at the party.
- * The comely landscape of the rolling hills and green forests made it a perfect spot for a picnic.
- * The comely smile of the child lit up the entire room.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unattractive
ugly
unpleasant
repulsive
repugnant
disagreeable
uninviting
unappealing
unsightly
unlovely
homely
plain
dull
dreary
dismal
gloomy
gruesome
ghastly
hideous
repellant
distasteful
displeasing
offensive
objectionable