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comely
01
(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
comeliest
Comparative
comelier
gradable
Examples
She possessed a comely appearance that drew admirers wherever she went.
02
proper, polite, or appropriate in behavior or appearance according to social standards
Examples
It was considered comely for guests to bring a small gift.
Lexical Tree
comeliness
uncomely
comely
comel
