Comely and Frightful

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Comely adjective - Very pleasing to look at.

Usage example: a brood of comely children that any parent would be proud to claim

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Frightful is an antonym for comely.

Nearby Word: comeliness

Frightful adjective - Causing fear.

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Comely is an antonym for frightful.

Nearby Words: frightening, frightened, fright, frightfully, frighted

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