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comeliest

 

[ ˈkʌmliɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'comeliest' refers to someone or something that is strikingly beautiful or attractive, often used in a literary or poetic context. It is a superlative form of 'comely', suggesting the highest degree of beauty. This word can be used to describe physical attributes that are pleasing and charming in appearance. Comeliest often conveys a sense of elegance and gracefulness, making it a more refined way to express admiration for someone's looks.

Synonyms

alluring, attractive, beautiful, lovely

Examples of usage

  • The comeliest maiden in the village captured everyone's attention.
  • He wrote a poem about the comeliest roses in his garden.
  • She was known for her comeliest features and radiant smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "comeliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais bonito

🇮🇳 सबसे सुंदर

🇩🇪 schönste

🇮🇩 paling cantik

🇺🇦 найгарніший

🇵🇱 najpiękniejszy

🇯🇵 最も美しい

🇫🇷 le plus beau

🇪🇸 el más hermoso

🇹🇷 en güzel

🇰🇷 가장 아름다운

🇸🇦 الأجمل

🇨🇿 nejkrásnější

🇸🇰 najkrajší

🇨🇳 最美的

🇸🇮 najlepši

🇮🇸 fallegast

🇰🇿 ең әдемі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ლამაზი

🇦🇿 ən gözəl

🇲🇽 el más hermoso

Etymology

The word 'comely' has its origins in Middle English 'comely', which was derived from the Old English term 'cumenlic', meaning 'pleasing' or 'agreeable'. The root 'cumen' relates to the idea of 'coming' or 'appearance', emphasizing attractiveness in a visual or aesthetic sense. Over time, 'comely' evolved to denote beauty in a manner that is more refined and genteel than its contemporary synonyms. The superlative form 'comeliest' thus emerged to signify the highest degree of attractiveness. The use of 'comely' and its derivatives has often appeared in poetry and literature, reinforcing a sense of elegance and picturesque beauty, especially in descriptions of women and nature.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,659, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.