Definition

The quality of being attractive or beautiful in appearance.

Example

The comeliness of the landscape took my breath away.

Conversation

I saw her at the gallery last night, and her comeliness was striking.

Really? I’ve heard she’s quite the standout.

Yeah, it’s not just her looks; she has such a captivating presence too.

That’s always more important than just physical beauty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Comeliness is formed from "comely" (from Old English "cūmlīc", meaning pleasant or beautiful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "comeliness" refers to the quality of being pleasant or beautiful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'comely' meaning pleasant or beautiful, and remember that 'comeliness' refers to the state of being beautiful.

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