Comely

usgb/ˈkʌmli/
adjective

Pleasing in appearance, attractive.

The comely young man attracted attention wherever he went.
Visual representation of "comely" - Pleasing in appearance, attractive.

Often appears as...

  • a comely woman
  • a comely face

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Formal, Approving

Literary

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Slightly Outdated

Considered slightly old-fashioned; more common in literature or descriptive writing.

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The novel described the duchess as a comely lady with a graceful presence.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'comely' is neutral, neither too formal nor too informal.

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She wore a comely dress to the afternoon tea.
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Gender Neutral

'Comely' can describe both men and women, although historically more used for women.

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The new actor is quite comely and has many fans.
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