comely

Example Sentences

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As for the pictures, they’re shrouded in ominous shadows, but although the raven’s eyes burn like embers, the bird does nothing worse than cry “nevermore,” and Lenore, when she appears, looks downright comely.

From The Wall Street Journal

And it actually worked, thanks to its comely co-stars and a little help — OK, a lot of help — from TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times

The comely couple, who wed in 2015, announced earlier this week that they had “made the difficult decision to divorce.”

From Los Angeles Times

To never clonk antlers with another bull or convince a comely cow that his genes are the best?

From Seattle Times

The bit was funny enough, but I was aware while watching it that it wouldn't have worked at all if Colbert had been putting a comely actress through the paces.

From Salon