Comely — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkəm-lē/ come·ly

Meaning & Definition of Comely

Comely (adjective)

  1. pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
  2. having a pleasing appearance, not homely or plain

Comely (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very pleasing to look at

    "a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim"

    similar: aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored
    related: alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, desirable, dishy, dollish, foxy, hot, luscious, nubile, pulchritudinous, seductive, sexy, toothsome, hunky, studly (slang), arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showstopping, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy, photogenic, telegenic
    opposite: grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly
    near: abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting, dreadful, foul, frightful, ghastly, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, objectionable, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, terrible, vile, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comely

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comely:

Chiefly British: bonny
aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Comely

Words with the opposite meaning of Comely:

grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Related Words for Comely

alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb, flawless, perfect, radiant, dainty, delicate, personable, pleasant, presentable, chocolate-box, prettyish, desirable

Near Antonyms of Comely

abhorrent, abominable, bad, disagreeable, disgusting, dreadful, foul, frightful, ghastly, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, objectionable, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, terrible, vile, unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy

Word Forms of Comely

Inflections: comelier, comeliest

Derived words: comeliness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Comely

Middle English comly, alteration of Old English cȳmlic glorious, from cȳme lively, fine; akin to Old High German kūmig weak

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Comely

Frequently Asked Questions about Comely

What does "Comely" mean?

"Comely" means pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion. As an adjective, it is defined as: pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion.

What is another word for "Comely"?

Other words for "Comely" include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, cute, drop-dead and fair. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comely" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comely"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comely". Common alternatives include aesthetic, attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bonny, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching and good.

What is the opposite of "Comely"?

Antonyms of "Comely" include grotesque, hideous, homely, ill-favored, plain, ugly, unaesthetic and unattractive. Near antonyms include abhorrent, abominable, bad and disagreeable.

How do you use "Comely" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comely" in a sentence: "a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim".

Is "Comely" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comely" is an adjective.

Is "Comely" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Comely" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Comely"?

"Comely" is pronounced /ˈkəm-lē/ and divided into syllables as come·ly.