Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Comelier"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Comely \Come"ly\ (k[u^]m"l[y^]), a. [Compar. {Comelier}; superl.
{Comeliest}.] [OE. comeliche, AS. cyml[=i]c; cyme suitable
(fr. cuman to come, become) + l[=i]c 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 comely than before. --Milton.

2. Suitable or becoming; proper; agreeable.

This is a happier and more comely time Than when
these fellows ran about the streets, Crying
confusion. --Shak.

It is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is
pleasant; and praise is comely. --Ps. cxlvii.
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