Synonyms of comely

Adjective


1. becoming, comely, comme il faut, decent, decorous, seemly, proper (vs. improper)

usage: according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

2. bonny, bonnie, comely, fair, sightly, beautiful (vs. ugly)

usage: very pleasing to the eye; "my bonny lass"; "there's a bonny bay beyond"; "a comely face"; "young fair maidens"

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Definition and meaning of comely (Dictionary)