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    seem·ly
    /ˈsēmlē/

    adjective

    • 1. conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous: "I felt it was not seemly to observe too closely"

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  2. Seemly means socially suitable and polite, and is often used in formal contexts. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and translations in different languages.

  3. Jul 2, 2012 · Seemly means good-looking, attractive, proper, or fitting. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of seemly from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. Seemly definition: fitting or becoming with respect to propriety or good taste; decent; decorous. See examples of SEEMLY used in a sentence.

  5. Seemly behavior is polite, decent, upright, and appropriate. You'll need to get schooled in the ways of more seemly people before you can be allowed in the fanciest restaurant in town. At the moment, your ratty clothes, smelly feet, and bad manners can only be described as "unseemly" — which is, of course, the opposite of seemly.

  6. Seemly means conforming to standards of conduct and good taste, or of pleasing appearance. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of seemly in English and Spanish.

  7. Seemly means appropriate, fitting, or becoming in the particular circumstances. It can also mean pleasing or handsome in appearance. See how to use seemly in sentences and find synonyms and word origin.

  8. Seemly means pleasing in appearance, fair, or becoming, especially as regards conventional standards of conduct or good taste. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. See synonyms, antonyms, and examples of seemly usage.