What's the difference between beseeming and comeliness?

Beseeming


Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Beseem
  • (n.) Appearance; look; garb.
  • (n.) Comeliness.
  • (a.) Becoming; suitable.

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Comeliness


Definition:

  • (n.) The quality or state of being comely.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Any remarks Uncle Disgusting made about the comeliness of said nubile females were countered in print either with an onomatopoeic representation of someone vomiting (which, if memory serves, went “SPEEEEEEEOOOOOW!”) or with the phrase “pass the sickbag, Alice”.
  • (2) If she sounds like a cliche – another cocksure, ambition-driven engine who was "born to act" bravely battling the hazards of her youthful comeliness – Lawrence is enough of a surprise package to keep her interesting and likable.

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