Definition

In a way that is attractive or pleasing to the eye.

Example

She danced comelily, captivating everyone in the audience.

Conversation

Did you see how she walked into the room?

Yeah, she did it so comelily that everyone noticed her right away.

I wish I could carry myself like that in social settings.

With a little practice, you can definitely learn to move comelily too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Comelily is formed from "come" (from Old English "cuma", meaning to come or arrive) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word describes the manner of coming or arriving in a pleasing or attractive way.

Memory Tip

Think of someone arriving in a pleasing manner — 'come' means to arrive, and '-ly' indicates the manner. This helps you remember that 'comelily' refers to arriving in a lovely or attractive way.

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