Shew me thy face, let thy voice sound in my ears: for thy voice is sweet, and thy face comely.
Source: tatoeba (2837198)
Comely
/ˈkʌmli/
Synonyms for "comely" (107 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
Adjective(8 words)
Strong matches (32)
brawbuiltbuilt for comfortbuxomcallipygiancallipygouscivilizedcleanclean cutclean-cutcomme il fautconformingcorrectcurvaceouscurvyelegantfairfelicitousfinefit
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Related words (53)
Noun(2 words)
lookingold norse fagr
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: becoming, agreeable, amply endowed, appealing, appropriate.
- Sentence evidence is available for comely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "comely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "comely"
Keep "comely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "comely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "comely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "comely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
8 entriescomely appearancecomely countenancecomely demeanorcomely dresscomely featurescomely figurecomely presencecomely woman
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
35 total sentences available.
Thinking it was the music that now gave him a comely look, she took the pipe from him and played upon it in hopes that by doing so she herself would appear beautiful.
Source: tatoeba (6212406)
It is true that Daphnis is handsome, but he is not the only one that is comely. His cheeks are rosy, no doubt, but so are the flowers; he sings, but so do the birds. And yet after seeing the flowers and hearing the birds I no longer think of them as I think of him.
Source: tatoeba (6212413)
Sami has fallen hard for a comely co-worker.
Source: tatoeba (6713758)
Showing 4 of 35 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "comely"?
Closest matches include becoming, agreeable, amply endowed, appealing, appropriate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "comely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.