comely | ||
1. | [ adjective ] according with custom or propriety | |
Synonyms: | decent comme_il_faut decorous seemly becoming | |
Examples: | "her becoming modesty" "comely behavior" "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money" "a decent burial" "seemly behavior" |
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Related terms: | proper | |
2. | [ adjective ] very pleasing to the eye | |
Synonyms: | fair bonnie bonny | |
Examples: | "my bonny lass" "there's a bonny bay beyond" "a comely face" "young fair maidens" |
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Related terms: | beautiful | |
Similar spelling: |
Conely Connely Connelly Connelley Conwell Connell comal |