2 entries under this word

Comely

Cōme'ly, a.

adjective

(kŭm'ly), a. [compar. COMELIER; superl. COMELIEST.] [From come in the sense of become, to suit or be suitable; A. S. cymlic, cyme, suitable, fit, from cuman, cuman, to come.]

Sense 1. Handsome; graceful; well-proportioned.

He that is comely when old and decrepit, surely was very beautiful when he was young. South.

Sense 2. Suitable, or becoming, to time, place, circumstances, or persons.

This is a happier and more comely time Than when these fellows ran about the street Crying confusion. Shak.

Côme'ly, adv.

adverb

(kŭm'lĭ), adv. In a becoming, suitable, or graceful manner.