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- pronunciation:
- kuhm
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
comelier, comeliest |
| definition 1: |
pleasing in appearance.
She found herself attracted to this comely young man.- synonyms:
- attractive, becoming, good-looking, pleasing, sightly
- antonyms:
- homely
- similar words:
- alluring, beautiful, charming, engaging, fair, graceful, handsome, lovely, pretty, seemly, winning
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| definition 2: |
suitable; becoming.
He knew she was proud of her artistic creations, and he searched his brain for a comely compliment.- synonyms:
- appropriate, fitting, meet, proper, suitable
- similar words:
- apt, decorous, fit, right
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| related words: |
attractive |
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| derivation: |
comeliness (n.) |
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