as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim
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Recent Examples of comely
Here is the story of a comely girl, a mulatto, Margaret Toogood, Maggy.
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Anna Deavere Smith,
The Atlantic,
13 Nov. 2023
Instead, his big conversion comes later, after Rafael takes a fist to the face for dancing with a local tough guy’s comely fiancée.
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Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2023
Chin picks up a slide in comely tones of gray, brown, and off-white.
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Karen Wright,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2.
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Nardine Saad,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Oct. 2019
See All Example Sentences for comely
Anna Deavere Smith,
The Atlantic,
13 Nov. 2023
Instead, his big conversion comes later, after Rafael takes a fist to the face for dancing with a local tough guy’s comely fiancée.
—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2023
Chin picks up a slide in comely tones of gray, brown, and off-white.
—
Karen Wright,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
The comely stars, who are excellent at trolling each other online, are already parents to daughters James, 4, and Inez, 2.
—
Nardine Saad,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Oct. 2019
See All Example Sentences for comely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comely
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The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
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As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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My friend has been in a long-term, live-in relationship with a lovely man.
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Lake Vostok is said to be one of the loveliest places in Antarctica.
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Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
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The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
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For gardens that need both color and height, Mexican petunia is a pretty and low maintenance perennial choice.
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America’s 250th birthday is right around the corner, so shop more pretty shirts, blouses, and tank tops below to celebrate it in style.
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That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.
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Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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