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Webster 1913 Edition
Comely
Come′ly
(kŭm′ly̆)
, Adj.
[
Com
par.
Comelier
; sup
erl.
Comeliest
.] [OE.
comeliche
, AS. cymlīc
; cyme
suitable (fr. cuman
to come, become) + līc
like.] 1.
Pleasing or agreeable to the sight; well-proportioned; good-looking; handsome.
He that is
comely
when old and decrepit, surely was very beautiful when he was young. South.
Not once perceive their foul disfigurement
But boast themselves more
But boast themselves more
comely
than before. Milton.
2.
Suitable or becoming; proper; agreeable.
This is a happier and more
Than when these fellows ran about the streets,
Crying confusion.
comely
timeThan when these fellows ran about the streets,
Crying confusion.
Shakespeare
It is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is
comely
. Ps. cxlvii. 1.
Come′ly
,adv.
In a becoming manner.
Ascham.
Webster 1828 Edition
Comely
COMELY
,Adj.
1.
Properly, becoming; suitable: whence, handsome; graceful. Applied to person or form, it denotes symmetry or due proportion, but it expresses less than beautiful or elegant.I have seen a son of Jesse--comely person. 1 Sam. 16.
I will not conceal his comely proportion. Job 41.
2.
Decent; suitable; proper; becoming; suited to time, place, circumstances or persons.Praise is comely for the upright. Ps. 33.
It is comely that a woman pray to God uncovered? 1 Cor. 11.
O what a world is this, when what is comely envenoms him that bears it.
COMELY
,adv.