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comely

UK
/ˈkʌmli/
US
/ˈkʌmli/

Translations

comelyadjective
comelier
Comp.
comeliest
Super.
UK
/ˈkʌmli/
US
/ˈkʌmli/
joliSe dit surtout d’une apparence agréable ou séduisante; s’emploie aussi au féminin : jolie.
The comely young woman caught everyone's attention at the gala.
La jolie jeune femme a attiré l’attention de tout le monde au gala.
convenableDans le sens de ce qui est conforme aux convenances, à la bienséance.
It was not considered comely for gentlemen to speak so loudly in church.
Il n’était pas convenable pour les gentlemen de parler si fort à l’église.
Synonyms
beautiful
handsome
alluring
charming
pleasing
fair
lovely
attractive
Antonyms
ugly
unattractive
comelyadverb
UK
/ˈkʌm.li/
US
/ˈkʌm.li/
Archaic usage meaning "in a proper or becoming manner".
convenablementDans un sens littéraire ou soutenu : d’une manière appropriée, décente.
She comported herself comely before the royal court.
Elle s’est comportée convenablement devant la cour royale.

Definitions

comelyadjective
Pleasing in appearance; attractive.
The comely young woman caught everyone's attention at the gala.
Proper or seemly; conforming to accepted notions of decorum.
It was not considered comely for gentlemen to speak so loudly in church.
comelyadverb
In a becoming or suitable manner; properly.
She comported herself comely before the royal court.
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