English adjective: comely | |||
1. | comely according with custom or propriety | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | becoming, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly | ||
Similar | proper | ||
Antonyms | improper | ||
2. | comely very pleasing to the eye | ||
Samples | My bonny lass. There's a bonny bay beyond. A comely face. Young fair maidens. | ||
Synonyms | bonnie, bonny, fair, sightly | ||
Similar | beautiful | ||
Antonyms | ugly | ||