Definition of seemly
seemlier
;seemliest
1a : good-looking, handsomeb : agreeably fashioned : attractive
2 : conventionally proper : decorous not seemly to brag about oneself
3 : suited to the occasion, purpose, or person : fit
seemliness
nounseemly
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Examples of seemly in a Sentence
it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views
a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence
Origin and Etymology of seemly
Middle English semely, from Old Norse sœmiligr, from sœmr fitting
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: proper or appropriate for the situation
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