comelily en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈkʌmlɪli/
Etymology
From Middle English comelili, comlily, comlyli, comlyly; equivalent to comely + -ly.
Meanings
- In a comely manner. ▸ In an attractive or pleasing manner; attractively, beautifully, handsomely, pleasingly.
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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
1610, John Robinson, A Justification of Separation from the Church of England:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most comelily | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more comelily | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |