adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ə m-l ē also ' k ō m- or ' käm-
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: come · li · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English comly, alteration of Old English cy ̄ mlic glorious, from cy ̄ me lively, fine; akin to Old High German k ū mig weak
Date: 13th century
1 : pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
2 : having a pleasing appearance : not homely or plain
synonyms see BEAUTIFUL
– come · li · ness noun