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adjective seem·ly \ˈsēm-lē\

Definition of seemly

seemlier

;

seemliest

  1. 1a :  good-looking, handsomeb :  agreeably fashioned :  attractive

  2. 2 :  conventionally proper :  decorous not seemly to brag about oneself

  3. 3 :  suited to the occasion, purpose, or person :  fit

seemliness

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seemly

adverb

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Examples of seemly in a Sentence

  1. it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views

  2. 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

seemly Synonyms

Synonyms
befitting, correct, decent, decorous, de rigueur, genteel, nice, polite, respectable, proper
Antonyms
improper, inappropriate, incorrect, indecent, indecorous, indelicate, unbecoming, ungenteel, unseemly
Related Words
acceptable, adequate, satisfactory, tolerable; dress, dressy, formal; dignified, elegant, gracious; priggish, prim, stiff, stuffy; apt, material, relevant; compatible, congenial, harmonious; allowed, authorized, kosher, permitted
Near Antonyms
intolerable, unacceptable, unsatisfactory; casual, grungy, informal; seedy, shabby, tacky; banned, barred, disallowed; forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; awkward, gauche, ungraceful

SEEMLY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of seemly for English Language Learners

  • : proper or appropriate for the situation

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