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seem·ly | \ ˈsēm-lē 
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\seemlier; seemliest
Definition of seemly
1a : good-looking, handsome
b : agreeably fashioned : attractive
2 : conventionally proper : decorous not seemly to brag about oneself
3 : suited to the occasion, purpose, or person : fit
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Synonyms & Antonyms for seemly
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Antonyms
- improper,
- inappropriate,
- incorrect,
- indecent,
- indecorous,
- indelicate,
- unbecoming,
- ungenteel,
- unseemly
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seemly
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of seemly
formal + old-fashioned : proper or appropriate for the situation
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The first known use of seemly was in the 13th century
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