seemly 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsēm-lē How to pronounce seemly (audio)
Definition of seemlynext
1
as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste it would not be seemly to use the memorial service as a forum for your political views

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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at a young man of seemly appearance, robust health, and keen intelligence

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seemly

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adverb

as in appropriately

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Recent Examples of seemly
Adverb
Another picture, taken outside, seemly showed the next step in the construction process. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemly
  1. polite
  2. beautiful
  3. appropriately
  4. proper
  5. attractive
  6. fittingly
  7. decorous
  8. handsome
Adjective
  • In other words, what happens when their agreeable or polite approach to attaining something doesn’t work?
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Tell us about the crew From the waitstaff in the restaurants to the bartenders to the butler, the crew members were unfailingly polite and helpful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adverb
  • Are academic expectations developmentally appropriate but appropriately challenging?
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • No evidence could be found for the items having been removed from Egypt appropriately.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adjective
  • In an Early Childhood classroom, this might include children hanging up their belongings, cleaning a spill, returning work to its proper location, and helping care for plants, animals, or the classroom.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Most routine claims in Louisville, though, center on proper documentation and clear medical evidence rather than extraordinary employer actions.
    — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adverb
  • The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • One of her biggest contributions, fittingly, was her suggestion for what color to paint the kitchen.
    — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fittingly
Adjective
  • What used to be called UFOs and now go by the more decorous handle of UAPs—or unidentified anomalous phenomena—are being given the full investigatory treatment.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The press coverage in Austria and Germany had been relatively decorous.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of decorous
Adjective
  • This year’s sale is also ripe with small space-friendly gems like the Sanders Reversible sectional and Sven loveseat, both with handsome designs that can speak volumes in a living room of any size.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms The 160 rooms and suites strike a balance between modern style and island charm, with leafy wallpaper, handsome headboards, and artwork by local artists that nod to Key West’s quirky spirit—think roosters and vintage island scenes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Seemly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemly. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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