comely (adj.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: becoming , comme il faut , decent , decorous , seemly ]

  2. very pleasing to the eye; my bonny lass; theres a bonny bay beyond; a comely face; young fair maidens

    [ Syn: bonny , bonnie , fair , sightly ]

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