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
  • But making eye contact during conversation has functions that go beyond being polite.
    — Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Get to Know the Employees A polite conversation can go a long way, especially in a city like mine, where people usually expect a conversation with a stranger to go poorly.
    — Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • The beautiful, heirloom quality cookware is a quintessential gift or kitchen upgrade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adverb
  • Every decision is made with careful consideration and appropriately reviewed to ensure that any technology ICE utilizes is consistent with all applicable law enforcement policies and standards.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Thatch is a natural, organic layer that’s beneficial if appropriately maintained.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of appropriately
Adjective
  • Those of us who despise Trumpism too rarely asked ourselves whether Trump’s efforts to conceal an apparently consensual relationship with Stormy Daniels were the proper grounds for prosecution.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a proper kitchen built for actual cooking, and city views round it out as a solid base for spending some serious time in.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adverb
  • Though, fittingly, part of the disclaimer was obscured by a tree branch when Bryant shared a photo of it on Instagram.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Serra’s immersive event, a rapture of colors and shadows, pays fittingly grandiose tribute to an emissary of a legendary cinematic era.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 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
  • Flynn delivers a knockout twist midway through this thriller about a picture-perfect young woman who has presumably been killed by her handsome husband.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Both variants are available in handsome Pearl and Onyx finishes – but the Kickstarter exclusive Ember (a vibrant reddish orange) variant with 12GB RAM looks especially hot.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome

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