Comely

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmli/

Definitions of comely

adjective having a pleasing appearance; attractive

Example Sentences

A1 She is a comely young woman with a bright smile.

A2 The village had many comely houses with colorful gardens.

B1 The comely actress captivated the audience with her performance.

B2 The comely landscape took my breath away with its beauty.

C1 The comely architecture of the cathedral was a sight to behold.

C2 Her comely features were admired by all who saw her.

Examples of comely in a Sentence

formal The comely young lady was the talk of the town with her elegant demeanor.

informal She's a comely one, isn't she? Always catching everyone's eye.

slang Check out that comely chick over there, she's stunning!

figurative The comely sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues, creating a breathtaking scene.

Grammatical Forms of comely

• past tense: came
• plural: comelies
• comparative: comelier
• superlative: comeliest
• present tense: come
• future tense: will come
• perfect tense: has come
• continuous tense: is coming
• singular: comely
• positive degree: comely
• infinitive: to come
• gerund: coming
• participle: coming

Origin and Evolution of comely

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'comely' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'cymlic' meaning lovely or pleasing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'comely' has retained its original meaning of being attractive or pleasing in appearance, but its usage has become less common compared to other synonyms like 'beautiful' or 'attractive'.