What does "comelily" mean?

In a comely manner.; In an attractive or pleasing manner; attractively, beautifully, handsomely, pleasingly.

What is a synonym for "comelily"?

Common synonyms include: comely, exquisitely, handsomely.

//ˈkʌmlɪli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
In a comely manner.; In an attractive or pleasing manner; attractively, beautifully, handsomely, pleasingly.
2
In a comely manner.; In a manner which meets accepted moral or social norms; appropriately, becomingly, properly.
"a convenient place in which the church may conveniently, and comelily meet together, not a stable, or swine-stye"

"a convenient place in which the church may conveniently, and comelily meet together, not a stable, or swine-stye"

From Middle English comelili, comlily, comlyli, comlyly; equivalent to comely + -ly.

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