Comely – Pretty or attractive, typically with regard to a woman

(Pronounced kuhm-lee)

To remember the definition of the word comely, use the following mnemonic:

Come and lean (comely) on me, said the attractive woman.

Examples of comely in a sentence

Although Janet is comely to some people, I find her rather plain.

It is wise to put more emphasis on a woman’s intelligence than on her comely appearance.

She didn't think of herself as comely, she was always taken by surprise when she received a compliment.